I have been served a notice
If you have been served a notice under The Party Wall etc. ACT 1996 by your neighbour or they have been in touch about planned works you have 14 days to respond.
Failure to respond will automatically show that you have dissented to the works. This will mean a Party Wall Surveyor will be appointed on your behalf as the adjoining owner, in addition to the building owners surveyor (your neighbour). In this instance, one surveyor cannot act as an "agreed surveyor".
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There are three ways in which you can respond.
1. Consent to notice
If you as the adjoining owner are happy that there will be no damage to your property you can consent to the notice and the building owner can proceed with proposed work without an award.
2. Dissent to the Notice and collaborate with the building owners surveyor
You have the right to use the same surveyor as the building owner, this will make it quicker. It is important to note that all Party Wall Surveyors are impartial and work on behalf of The Party Wall Act.
3. Dissent to the Notice and Appoint Your Own Surveyor
It is your right to appoint your own surveyor to act on your behalf. If you choose this option the surveyor will liaise with the building owners' surveyor.
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