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The builders next door are noisy. What are my rights?

8/7/2015

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Building work can be noisy and disruptive. The law recognises this, so the Building Owner is entitled to cause reasonable disturbance.

However he must not cause unnecessary inconvenience. Only what is necessary.

Necessary is not simply about convenience or lower cost for the Building Owners or their contractors. If the work could be done in such a way as to cause less inconvenience, but at a greater cost, the Building Owner must bear that cost.

Where the Building Owners and his builders actions cause a direct and measurable loss to the Adjoining Owner or Occupier, then he may be liable for financial compensation. For example, a business suffering reduction in trade due to the disruption may be able to make a claim for loss of earnings.

Just because it is inconvenient having a building site next door does not mean you are entitled to compensation.

The Party Wall Act does not relieve Building Owners from their duty to keep noise and vibration within defined limits or to work within specified hours. They are still bound by normal health and safety and environmental protection legislation.

If you wish to discuss your concerns call us for FREE NO OBLIGATIONS ADVICE on 077300 18236 or email info@coburnspartywall.co.uk

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Karmjit Grewal MFPWS
Coburns Party Wall
www.coburnspartywall.co.uk
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  • About Us
  • Party Wall Act etc 1996
    • A QUICK GUIDE TO THE PARTY WALL ACT etc 1996
    • RETROPECTIVE PARTY WALL NOTICE OR AWARD?
    • HOW TO AVOID THE PARTY WALL ACT
    • Guide to Getting Your Neighbour to Appoint an Agreed Surveyor
    • GUIDANCE NOTES - PARTY WALL ACT
    • GLOSSARY OF PARTY WALL TERMS
    • BUILDING OWNER'S SURVEYOR - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • ADJOINING OWNER'S SURVEYOR - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • AGREED SURVEYOR - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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  • Contact Us
    • Building Owner Appointment Form
    • Adjoining Owner Appointment Form