A private
right of way is one form of "easement". Right
to light, right of support (of a building), and right to
water are other forms of easement.
An easement benefits one piece of
land by exercising a right over another piece of land.
Frequently, a problem with an easement will require
professional advice.
RIGHT OF SUPPORT
In many city and town centres the
buildings are physically joined to each other, by a party
wall, so as to mutually support each other. If one
such building were to be demolished it could cause at
least partial collapse of its neighbour. The same applies
if ground is removed too close to a neighbouring
building. The right of
support can also apply to ground that is in danger of
collapse as a result of excavation on neighbouring land.
What you
should do
If you wish to demolish a building that has a party wall,
or if you own the building next door to the proposed
demolition, consult a chartered building surveyor for
advice before the start of any work on the building.
This page was updated on 22 February 2001
Go to full page
on |
Back to A to Z Topics list |