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UK Act of Parliament
1996
United Kingdom
Party Wall etc. Act 1996
At a glance
What's here
5 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide · 1 journey
Penalty landscape
1 of 5 obligations carry a fine up to £1,000. 4 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Trader 3
- Occupier 1
- Any Person 1
Step-by-step journeys using this legislation
Walkthroughs that take you from a real business situation to compliance.
Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Supporting — topic alignment
1 guidesOther Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Traders also bound by 219 other Acts (top 5 shown)
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- The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 2018 33 duties
Occupiers also bound by 101 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 23 duties
- Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 2006 21 duties
- Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 15 duties
- Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 13 duties
- Highways Act 1980 1980 12 duties
Any Person also bound by 749 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 110 duties
- Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 97 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Counter notices.
- Incorporate neighbour's requested works into your party wall project Trader
Resolution of disputes.
- Resolve party wall disputes by appointing a surveyor Trader
Account for work carried out.
- Provide an account of expenses to your neighbor after completing work Trader
Settlement of account.
- Pay your share of party wall work expenses Occupier
Offences.
Fine up to £1,000- Refuse or obstruct party wall works Any Person
Browse 17 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
New building on line of junction.
Repair etc. of party wall: rights of owner.
Party structure notices.
Disputes arising under sections 3 and 4.
Adjacent excavation and construction.
Compensation etc.
Rights of entry.
Easements.
Expenses.
Security for expenses.
Service of notices etc.
Recovery of sums.
Exception in case of Temples etc.
The Crown.
Interpretation.
Other statutory provisions.
Short title, commencement and extent.
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