Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Primary legislation governing party walls and party fence walls. Defines rights and obligations of property owners, sets out procedures for serving notices and resolving disputes, and provides framework for appointing surveyors.

Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation dealing with land ownership and property rights. Particularly relevant for boundary definitions and contains provisions about easements and rights of way.

Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992: Legislation governing access rights to neighboring property for maintenance and repairs. Provides legal framework for accessing adjacent properties when necessary.

Prescription Act 1832: Historical legislation relevant for long-standing arrangements and rights. Affects established boundary agreements and prescriptive rights.

Land Registration Act 2002: Modern legislation governing registered land matters and the recording of agreements affecting land. Essential for ensuring proper documentation of property agreements.

Common Law Principles: Established case law and legal principles regarding boundaries and neighboring properties that have developed through court decisions.

Local Planning Regulations: Municipal and local authority regulations that may affect fence agreements and property boundaries in specific jurisdictions.

Building Regulations: Technical and safety standards that may apply when structural work is involved in fence construction or modification.

Environmental Regulations: Laws and regulations protecting the environment that may impact fence construction, materials, and placement.