Boundary and party wall
Boundaries and land ownership
We can't advise on land ownership or boundary lines and we have no powers to resolve disputes. If you are in a dispute with your neighbour about the boundary between your properties, you will need to work out who owns the land.
You can find this information in legal documents such as your title deeds or through Land Registry.
More information about boundaries or resolving a dispute can be found on
If you think the boundaries are not defined in the title document or lease, or the boundaries have been changed by agreement or encroachment, you will need to get legal advice from a solicitor.
Party walls
A wall is a 'party wall' if it stands along the boundary belonging to two or more different owners. Some types of building work carried out on a property may not be controlled by Building Regulations but may be covered by the Party Wall Act 1996. This has different requirements to building regulations and planning permission.
Preventing and resolving party wall disputes
Details of types of disputes and advice on dealing with neighbour disputes can be found on:
The Government's Explanatory Booklet on The Party Wall Act 1996
Citizen's Advice Bureau for Neighbour Disputes webpage
