. The common law on party walls or separating walls is complex: the wall might belong to one side or the other, it may have its ownership split down the middle, or it may be jointly owned; and the neighbours rights and responsibilities are different in each case. It can also lead to poor detailing as owners try to get their weatherproofing right without going beyond the boundary line. It can also lead to poor detailing as owners try to get their weatherproofing right without going beyond the boundary line. The new system treats all party walls alike and gives owners both sides certain rights.
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