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A systematic approach for evaluating the requirement for service of party structure notices (2000)
Journal Article
Chynoweth, P. (2000). A systematic approach for evaluating the requirement for service of party structure notices. Property Management, 18(4), 243. https://doi.org/10.1108/02637470010348753

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 makes provision for the service of party structure notices on adjoining property owners where certain types of work are undertaken to party walls and other structures between neighbouring properties. The paper emphasises... Read More about A systematic approach for evaluating the requirement for service of party structure notices.

Unnecessary inconvenience and compensation within the party wall legislation (2000)
Journal Article
Chynoweth, P. (2000). Unnecessary inconvenience and compensation within the party wall legislation. Structural survey, 18(2), 99-104. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800010330149

Examines the obligations to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and to pay compensation for loss or damage within the Party Wall, etc. Act 1996. Considers the argument that the two obligations are directly related. Demonstrates that the obligation to pay... Read More about Unnecessary inconvenience and compensation within the party wall legislation.

Invalid party wall awards and how to avoid them (2000)
Journal Article
Chynoweth, P. (2000). Invalid party wall awards and how to avoid them. Structural survey, 18(4), 168-176. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800010341525

Considers the reasons for the invalidity of party wall awards. Examines decided cases under earlier party wall legislation in the context of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Explains invalidity on the basis of an excess of the surveyors’ statutory autho... Read More about Invalid party wall awards and how to avoid them.