Document background
The Individual Private Road Maintenance Agreement is essential when multiple property owners share access to a private road in England and Wales. This document becomes necessary to prevent disputes and ensure fair contribution to maintenance costs. It establishes clear responsibilities for road upkeep, defines cost-sharing arrangements, and provides a framework for decision-making and dispute resolution. The agreement is particularly important as private roads fall outside local authority maintenance responsibilities, requiring property owners to cooperate in maintaining their shared access way. Common triggers for creating this agreement include property purchases, development of new private roads, or formalizing existing informal arrangements.
