Section 1 — line of junction
Covers specified new wall and boundary-line situations. A wall astride the boundary needs adjoining-owner consent.
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The Party Wall etc. Act 1996, in plain English.
The Act applies in England and Wales. It provides a framework for particular work to party structures, new walls at the boundary and qualifying excavation near neighbouring structures.
Section 2 — party structures
Provides rights for defined work to existing party walls and party structures, supported by the section 3 notice process.
Section 6 — nearby excavation
Applies within three metres where excavation goes below the neighbour’s foundations, and within six metres where the statutory 45-degree test is met.
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