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If your neighbour has plans to build an extension, it is natural to have concerns regarding how this may impact your property and enjoyment of your home. It is important to understand that the process of challenging any proposed extension is governed by...
Boundary hedge disputes and tree boundary disputes are common occurrences among neighbours in the United Kingdom. These disagreements can quickly escalate, impacting property relationships and leading to potential legal ramifications. Understanding...
What constitutes a legal right of way? A 'right of way' is a type of legal easement that grants individuals or bodies the legal authority to pass across land belonging to someone else. It often arises through express permission, historical use, or...
Boundary disputes can be challenging, stressful and financially burdensome. Whether you are dealing with a neighbour disputing the exact positioning of your property's fence, wall or hedge, understanding the typical costs involved in resolving these...
Most of us have come to expect that our image or our voices will be recorded when we go about our daily lives. However, what we do not expect is that these things will be captured in the privacy of our homes/gardens. As the prevalence of CCTV...
When legal agreements are entered into, covenants often play a pivotal role in ensuring that each party adheres to specific duties and obligations. However, circumstances can sometimes arise where covenants are breached, leading to disputes between involved...
Boundary disputes can frequently arise between neighbouring landowners, often causing considerable anxiety, stress, and expense for all involved. Determining whether engaging in a boundary dispute is truly worthwhile requires careful consideration of...
People generally tend to be aware that when a branch from a neighbour’s tree is overgrowing into their property they are permitted to clip it back to the ‘boundary line’ and that they should try and give the clippings to their neighbour. ...
Adverse possession, sometimes referred to informally as "squatters' rights," represents a well-established legal principle allowing a person to gain ownership of land they have occupied without the registered owner's permission for a...
When it comes to renewing or replacing fences on your property, you need to be alive to the fact that neighbour disputes can (and very often do) occur over such a plan. Of course, the best way to resolve a dispute is to simply engage with your...
