
1 
This Order may be cited as the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (Commencement) Order 1997.
2 
In this Order “the Act” means the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
3 
The Act shall come into force on 1st July 1997.
4 
Sections 1, 2 and 6 of the Act shall not apply to any work commenced before 1st September 1997 in accordance with any agreement, easement or right, other than a right arising under or by virtue of the Act.
5 
Nothing in article 4 shall apply to land situated in any part of Greater London where, prior to the coming into force of the Act, Part VI of the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 applied.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State
James Clappison
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State,
Department of the Environment
6th March 1997