In an urban environment, it can also mean that more neighbours need to be informed and agree. Your neighbor has 14 days to agree or find a party wall. If you accept the work in writing, you do not need a party wall contract and this can save costs. The Party Wall Act 1996 applies to homes in England and Wales and was designed to prevent construction work that could adversely affect the structural integrity of a common wall (party wall) or adjacent land. The Party Wall Act can be used to stop disputes between neighbors and resolve them if they occur. A part structure refers to vertical and horizontal structures such as floors, walls or ceilings, which are „partisan“ on the land or building located directly above, below or next to the place where work is proposed. .