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Damage through our neighbours loftconversion.

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  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    G_M wrote: »
    Why did your Party Wall surveyor not manage this issue as the work progressed? That's what the Party Wall Act was put there for.

    Or does it perhaps not apply in Scotland?

    It doesn't.

    In any event, I presume from the OP that there was no consultation from the neighbours before work started.
  • Thanks for your help. It is in Scotland, so therefore Scottish law applies.

    There was no consultation prior to any work being undertaken, and it looks as if it has been undertaken by himself with no professional builders involved and no planning/ building consultation with the local authority.
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    davidmcn wrote: »
    It doesn't.
    Well - that's the Scottish Parliament for you. And to think they are considering leaving us altogether.....
  • rpc
    rpc Posts: 2,353 Forumite
    The council should be interested in the lack of building warrant, so complain to them on that basis. They may also have needed planning permission.

    Separately, get quotes for repairs and then ask the neighbour to pay for your contractor to fix their work (you choose, they pay - don't let them DIY!).
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