Section 16: Offences.

Party Wall etc. Act 1996 · 1996 c. 40View on legislation.gov.uk

If—

an occupier of land or premises refuses to permit a person to do anything which he is entitled to do with regard to the land or premises under section 8(1) or (5); and
the occupier knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the person is so entitled,

the occupier is guilty of an offence.

If—

a person hinders or obstructs a person in attempting to do anything which he is entitled to do with regard to land or premises under section 8(1) or (5); and
the first-mentioned person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the other person is so entitled,

the first-mentioned person is guilty of an offence.

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) or (2) is liable on summary conviction to a fine of an amount not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

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