The party wall casebook - Paul Chynoweth

The Party Wall Casebook, now available in paperback, is anessential reference tool for surveyors, architects, engineers andlawyers. It provides a comprehensive analysis of over 80 leadingcases which define the courts' approach to the Party Wall etcAct 1996 and the related common law rules.

For ease of reference, the book contains an alphabetical digestof cases with an extensive subject index. The facts, key issues anddecision in each case are summarised to provide easy access for thebusy practitioner.

The legal basis for each decision is also explained in clear,jargon-free language. The book is illustrated and extracts fromrelevant statutes appear throughout the text. An introductorychapter also places the cases in their broader legal context forthose requiring a more detailed understanding of the law in thisarea.

The book provides a single source of reference on the case lawrequired by all party wall surveyors. It gives readers practical,and legally up-to-date, guidance on the practice of party wallsurveying, including:

• Making sure that notices are properly served under the Act
• Protecting the interests of appointing owners duringnegotiations
• Ensuring that awards are legally enforceable
• Dealing with compensation claims by adjoining owners
• Advising clients on appeals under the Act