party wall

noun

Meaning

A shared wall that stands on the boundary line between two properties and is owned by both owners.

Examples

The renovation plans required written consent from the neighbor because the work involved drilling into the party wall.
A structural survey revealed a crack in the party wall that needed immediate repair to ensure safety for both houses.

Synonyms: shared wall, common wall, partition wall, party structure

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party wall

noun

Pronunciation: ˈpɑːrti wɔːl

Definition

A shared wall that stands on the boundary line between two properties and is owned by both owners.

Examples

The renovation plans required written consent from the neighbor because the work involved drilling into the party wall.
A structural survey revealed a crack in the party wall that needed immediate repair to ensure safety for both houses.
Local building codes often dictate strict fire-resistance standards for any party wall separating residential units.

Synonyms of party wall

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