Impartiality and the party wall surveyor
Series: Construction Law Journal ; 17(1) 2001, 127-137(11)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Examines the legal basis of the role of party wall surveyors and their duties under the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 and addresses whether they have a duty to represent the interests of their clients or to act impartially. Finds that the primary duty of party-appointed surveyors is to the appointing owner but that the agreed surveyor and the third surveyor who must be impartial. References, case law.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64078 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 113245-1001 |
Examines the legal basis of the role of party wall surveyors and their duties under the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 and addresses whether they have a duty to represent the interests of their clients or to act impartially. Finds that the primary duty of party-appointed surveyors is to the appointing owner but that the agreed surveyor and the third surveyor who must be impartial. References, case law.