Just removed a wall in the renovation property today in order to turn two rooms into largish lounge.
As it happens the attached semi had this done some years ago (early-mid eighties I believe).
On removing the lounge wall at the point it attaches to the party wall what do I find but the neighbours steel supporting beam not only resting on my side of the (9") party wall but actually jutting 4" into the room!
To be honest it didn't completely surprise me as having done a little work on the adjoining property whilst waiting for my plans to be passed I had seen that the work done on this property was a little shoddy.
Anyway, I have structural engineer coming on Wednesday morning, hopefully to confirm that it will be all right to rest my beam on hers as long as a suitable padstone is put in the party wall. And also to OK my removing the offending 4".
My question is who would be responsible for the extra work possibly caused by this? I am actually on good terms with the neighbour and will not pursue her about this but would be interested to know the legal position on this.
Cheers
Martin