JASON EDWORTHY Bedford Retrospective Agreement

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Did you work near to a shared wall, without serving a Party Wall Notice? Don’t fear Jason Edworthy is available to assist with retrospective Bedford party wall agreements.

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What Is a Retrospective Bedford Party Wall Agreement?

Retrospective party wall agreement is a legal salvage been made after commencement of works without serving Party Wall Notice as specified in the party Wall etc Act 1996.

This Act states that if works you carried out involve an existing wall, party wall or structure on or near your lot’s boundary with a neighbouring property then by law, you must inform neighbbouring owners of the adjoining land that their works will be starting.

This is usually in the form of a Party Wall Notice, which gives neighbours options to consent, dissent or appoint a surveyor.

But in so many cases, this is something that people do not know or will decide not to wait for it (either because of lack of information, time limitation or sheer neglect). That’s where a look-back policy comes in more details can be found at https://bedford.jason-edworthy.co.uk/retrospective/

What Would You Need a Bedford Retrospective Party Wall Agreement For?

You may need a Bedford retrospective agreement if:

Work has commenced or been completed with without serving the necessary Party Wall Notice.

A neighbour has complained or raised concerns since the work was started.

You are either selling or refinancing your home and the attorney or purchaser requires proof of compliance.

You don't want future disagreements or legal troubles.

That’s where a specialist party wall surveyor comes in; they’ll examine the situation, speak to your neighbours and write up an agreement that ensures everyone’s interests are preserved.

Can You Actually Gain Legal Protection Even if Work Has Already Begun?

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Yes, you can seek legal help even if the building work has begun or is completed. This applies even if you didn’t serve a Party Wall Notice first.

As always, it’s best to follow the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 before getting started on any work. But it does not always work out that way. It is there that a retrospective Bedford party wall agreement can be of use.

If you begin construction or carry out any work on, over or next to a party wall, boundary line or structure and have not first told your neighbours, you may be in breach of the Act.

This can leave you open to issues with your neighbour or legal trouble and that’s even if things don’t get delayed and cost you money. That’s unless you plan to sell or refinance on the property.

A retrospective Party Wall agreement, drafted by a professional party wall surveyor such as Jason Edworthy can help you return to some legal standing by just:

Recording formally the works undertaken to date
Dealing with any issues relevant to neighbouring properties.
Issuing Party Wall Award to verify the adherence
Providing legal certainty and peace of mind for the future

As your local Party Wall Surveyors service, we're here to look after you protecting you, working with neighbours on your behalf and getting your building project back in keeping with the law free of stress or drama.

Need help fast? We’re here for your support, even if you already started the work.

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Is a Lewes Retrospective Notice Enough to Comply With the Party Wall Act?

So, in the formal sense not exactly. As Party Wall Notice must be serving before work starts to allow your neighbours a chance to respond and protect their legal rights to their property, a “standard” notice probably no longer applies at least as per the explicit wording of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.. That being said, in some cases, it is possible to acquire a Bedford retrospective Party Wall Award or Agreement to bring things back into compliance. This isn’t really a replacement for not serving your Party Wall Notice, but it is helpful because it shows you’re being proactive about doing things the right way, which could stop you from being hit with additional costs for your neighbour’s surveyor.. Here’s some other Awards uses what say in England, being beneficial, at the very least in:. trying to restore actions to compliance . reduce the likelihood of neighbour disputes or claims . pleasing the requirements of solicitors/lenders who may cause issues if a property’s being sold or refinanced -provide a record of the work and any terms agreed on Jason Edworthy, as your local Party Wall Surveyors provider in Bedford, has dealt with many cases in of these need to bring things back in order.. We’ll check we what we see on the ground, open up some lines of communication with any affected neighbours, and get a formal agreement in place to minimize the contested areas and make sure you can proceed with confidence. So in the sense that it will get you back “into compliance,” an Bedford retrospective notice still can’t help you much, but an Award might go a long way towards keeping you legal.