ARLA - Unit 4 - Residential Property Management Practice

What did the party wall ect act 1996 come into force - Answer- July 1997 What does the party wall ect act 1996 cover - Answer- the rights of owners of adjoining property who wish to repair or construct Party Wall - Answer- A wall on a boundary which is also part of a building (e.g. structural wall between terraces) Party fence wall - Answer- A wall on a boundary which is not part of a building (e.g. garden wall) Party Structure - Answer- a horizontal boundary between structures, walls, floors or ceilings (e.g. separating flats) In regards to works to party walls or structures, what should an agents advice be - Answer- Instruct a surveyor How are problems avoided when works to party walls or structures are planned? - Answer- Speaking to the neighbour first What must agents be aware of when works to party walls or structures are planned to a clients property - Answer- Landlords and Tenants rights and obligations under the party wall etc act 1996 When must notice be served on the neighbour before constructing a new party wall or party fence wall - Answer- at least one month before works start How much notice must be served on the neighbour before repairs or works to an existing part structure, party wall or party fence wall, including underpinning, or if they wish to demolish a party wall - Answer- at least two months before works start When do notices become invalid if repairs to existing walls are not carried out - Answer- 12 months How long does the neighbour get to respond to a notice for works to party structures - Answer- 14 days The person whom the notice is served should serve a notice giving consent within 14 days of receiving a notice of works under what act - Answer- Party Wall ect Act 1996, Section 5 What happens if a notice of consent is not served from the neighbour after a notice of works? - Answer- It will automatically be assumed that a dispute between the two parties has arisen