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Impartiality and the party wall surveyor

By: 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.

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.