The Party Wall Act - A Guide for Conveyancers

Introduction

The Party Wall Act 1996 provides a framework for notifying construction works in relation to party walls, party structures, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings, and an expert-led dispute resolution procedure.

This virtual classroom seminar focusses on how the Act operates, what do to if there is a breach of the Act, and how to deal with the Act during conveyancing transactions.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• What is the Party Wall Act?
• When does it apply?
• Statutory works
• Party walls at common law
• Service of notices
• The Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedure
• Appointment of the Statutory Tribunal
• Impartiality
• Jurisdiction of the Tribunal
• Formalities of an award
• Appeals
• Injunctions
• Conveyancing issues

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.