Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Primary legislation governing party walls, defining rights and obligations of adjoining owners, procedures for work affecting party walls, and dispute resolution mechanisms
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property rights and interests in land, including relevant sections on easements and covenants, and requirements for creation of legal interests in land
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation covering requirements for registration of easements, protection of rights through registration, and priority of interests
Building Regulations 2010: Technical regulations covering requirements for party walls, fire safety requirements, and structural stability considerations
Common Law Principles: Established legal principles regarding easements, property rights, positive and negative covenants, and the burden and benefit of covenants
Local Planning Regulations: Municipal and local authority requirements affecting party walls and property modifications
RICS Party Wall Guidance: Professional guidance from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors on party wall matters and best practices
Conservation Area Requirements: Special regulations and considerations that may apply if the property is located within a designated conservation area
