​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Party Wall


A party wall is a wall or fence shared by owners or occupiers of adjoining properties.


The Party Wall Act 1996 regulates works affecting party walls and related boundary structures.


A property owner intending to carry out work on a party wall must generally notify the adjoining owner beforehand.


The legislation applies to activities such as repairing a party wall or building on a shared boundary.


Any damage caused by the works must normally be repaired by the party carrying out the work.