"Andrew Mawson" wrote in message
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"Robert Laws" wrote in message
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On Feb 27, 5:31 pm, "Sylvain VAN DER WALDE"
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I'm not sure of the situation with leasehold flats, but for houses
there would need to be a party wall agreement signed before your
neighbour can do any works affecting the party wall.


I've looked at the Party Wall Act. It does apply to leasehold flats,
but is
not mandatory (there is no penalty as such for not issuing one).
However, if
there is a dispute, it will not be in their favour not to have done
so.

This morning, the supervisor (foreman) resumed the work and did some
more
damage to my wall. I remonstrated with him, and he got the architect
to come
and see me. We had a satisfactory chat. I can hear that an SDS drill
(I
believe) is now being used. He has assured me that all damage will
be put
right.

Sylvain.

Robert

Get him (or preferably the owner of the flat) to sign a note to that
effect - these things have a habit of being conveniently forgotton
when they are no longer on site and have been paid. Make sure you see
some identity giving an address where he can be contacted.

The flat is my own, all paid for.
The architect has given me his contact details, and assured me that he would
get in touch with the estate manager of the house.
So, that should all be alright.

Sylvain.

AWEM