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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/40/section/19</dc:identifier><dc:title>Party Wall etc. Act 1996</dc:title><dc:description>An Act to make provision in respect of party walls, and excavation and construction in proximity to certain buildings or structures; and for connected purposes.</dc:description><dc:date>1996-07-18</dc:date><dc:type>text</dc:type><dc:format>text/xml</dc:format><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher><dc:modified>2025-05-01</dc:modified><dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor><dct:valid>2025-04-23</dct:valid>
					
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