Party Walls – The Law and the Surveyor’s role

The aim of this study pack is to explain the scope of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (PWA or ‘the Act’) and, in particular, the role of surveyors acting on behalf of building owners or adjoining owners. It explains the scope of the Act, the role of surveyors, and the legal basis for the surveyor’s role. After studying this pack, you should be able to:

• Identify where, generally, the PWA is likely to apply in relation to projects you are involved with
• Identify the correct people to serve notice on, and the method of doing so
• Understand the specific legal role of the party wall surveyor and the extent to which this differs from the usual client/surveyor relationship; understand from examples where the PWA is not clear on construction detailing, and how such matters should be approached
• Understand the remedies available under the Act and the situations in which they apply

AUTHOR: Alistair Redler BSc FRICS

Price: £35.00 (includes postage and packaging)

Satisfies up to 5 hours CPD

Study paper, Question paper and model answers

Study paper updated September 2009

ISBN 1904388098