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Party Wall
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Definition
A wall shared between two properties, typically between terraced or semi-detached houses. In the UK, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires property owners to notify neighbours and in some cases obtain agreement before carrying out works that affect a party wall.
Example
A homeowner in London wishing to excavate a basement beneath a terraced house must issue party wall notices to both neighbours and, if disputed, appoint a surveyor to agree on protective measures.