Legal Notice

Thank you for viewing our website.  By browsing the contents of this website you agree to follow, and be bound by, the following terms and conditions of use, which govern our relationship with you in connection with this website.

The terms "James McAllister", "The Dilapidations Consultancy Limited" and "The Party Wall Consultancy" or "us" or "we" refers to the owner of the website who in this instance is James McAllister trading as The Dilapidations Consultancy Limited and The Party Wall Consultancy.  The term "you" refers to the user or viewer of this website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

• The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only.  It is subject to change without prior notice.
• Neither we, nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be held liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
• All trademarks reproduced in this website which are not the property of, or licensed to, the operator are acknowledged on the website.
• Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
• From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information; they do not signify that we endorse these websites. We have no responsibility for the content of the linked websites.
• You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without The Party Wall Consultancy's prior written consent.
• Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England and Wales.

Disclaimer

This website contains general information and material based on the laws of England and Wales; this principally concerns The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 which is applicable in England and Wales only.  Although we endeavour to ensure the content of this website and any links to external websites is accurate and up-to-date, we make no representation or warranty (express or implied) as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, which is for general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice.  We disclaim liability for any loss, howsoever caused, arising directly or indirectly from reliance on the material contained on this website or any material obtained from any external website linked to this website.

Privacy Policy (Website)

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.

We do not hold any information about you other than contact details submitted by way of an enquiry email in the 'Contact Us' page which you agree to by submitting your enquiry.  We do not hold a database with your contact information and your details will not be passed on to any third party for any purpose whatsoever in any form.

Your Data

We will process your personal data, which is limited to your name and address as obtained from the Land Registry or as provided by the Building Owner, for the sole purpose of ensuring the legal validity of any notice we serve pursuant to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. External recipients of your data will be limited to those contemplated by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.   Your data will be stored for no longer than is required for the purposes of any procedure under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 or any other applicable law.  You have the right to request a copy of your data, its amendment (if erroneous) and its deletion, subject to the procedural requirements of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 or any other applicable law having been fulfilled and no appeal period being outstanding.  You also have the right to object to the processing of your data and the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office if you consider you have valid grounds to do so.  We accept no responsibility or liability for any errors in your data where that data is obtained from third parties for the purposes of fulfilling our duties under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.  We accept no responsibility or liability for the information contained in third party documents, including court judgments, linked from this website.

Complaints

We hold a Complaints Handling Procedure which is available on request.  However, our Complaints Handling Procedure does not apply to statutory appointments held under section 10(1) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.  In the event a party is disatisfied with the outcome of a party wall award we have served, including the level of surveyor's fees awarded, the only legal recourse is for that party to appeal the award in the county court within 14 days of receiving the award in accordance with section 10(17) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.  If the award is not appealed in accordance with section 10(17) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, it will be conclusive and cannot, thereafter, be questioned in any court, as enacted in section 10(16) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.