Neighbours of a property we rent out have built a front porch, extending about a metre. Footprint less than 3msq. We have only just noticed. The now ex-tenant didn't let us know whether they had received any communication regarding this porch.
The side wall straddles what I presume to be the boundary line (the division between the two house fronts that is clearly visible on the elevations). I am aware this is trespass, and that, failing an amicable settlement, things could swiftly get expensive. To help me investigate what actions to take, can anyone advise whether the Party Wall Act would apply to the new wall, or would it be classed as an external wall and so fall under different rules?
On a slightly different point, the whole porch seems to have been build directly on the paths with no footings. Would that be a BR point that might be a better (ie cheaper) route for me to follow?
Grateful for any advice.
The side wall straddles what I presume to be the boundary line (the division between the two house fronts that is clearly visible on the elevations). I am aware this is trespass, and that, failing an amicable settlement, things could swiftly get expensive. To help me investigate what actions to take, can anyone advise whether the Party Wall Act would apply to the new wall, or would it be classed as an external wall and so fall under different rules?
On a slightly different point, the whole porch seems to have been build directly on the paths with no footings. Would that be a BR point that might be a better (ie cheaper) route for me to follow?
Grateful for any advice.