Example Party Wall Structure Acknowledgment

What this Example Party Wall Acknowledgment covers

This Example Party Wall Acknowledgment shows the type of information which should be included within a party wall positive acknowledgment and provides explanatory notes.

To make the process as easy as possible for an adjoining neighbour to agree to any proposed works, it is recommended that a pre-populated acknowledgment is served at the same time as the notice. The adjoining owner simply needs to sign, date and return the acknowledgment, not the building owner. This provides the formal written agreement required under the Act.

Notice, consent and the surveyors' award under the Act

The Party Wall Act etc 1996 requires a notice of any proposed works to be served on an adjoining owner. If the adjoining owner does not consent to the notice within a period of fourteen days, they are deemed to have dissented and a dispute is deemed to have arisen.

The dispute is then resolved by an agreed surveyor, or two surveyors and a third, whose award can determine the right to carry out the works. The adjoining owner cannot veto the works, but they must not begin until the adjoining owner has consented or the surveyors have made their award.

Getting advice on party wall requirements

This Example Party Wall Acknowledgment is for reference purposes only. You are advised to seek advice from your legal adviser or a party wall surveyor and/or check the Government's Party Wall Act explanatory booklet to ensure the latest requirements for party wall agreements are met and the format of any notices and acknowledgments are in line with any updates to the Act.

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