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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...
Boundary disagreements between property owners are a common source of confusion, tension, and potential disputes. Particularly problematic is the issue of determining responsibility and ownership for garden fences along shared property lines. In England...
Boundary wall disputes are among the most frequent disagreements encountered between neighbours. Such disputes often arise from misunderstandings, unclear property boundaries, or disagreements concerning maintenance responsibilities. Addressing these...
Adverse possession , commonly referred to as 'squatters' rights', is a complex area of property law in England and Wales. Essentially, adverse possession refers to situations where an individual who is not the registered owner occupies land or...
If you own property or land, encountering a boundary dispute can be distressing. One common area of conflict homeowners face is adverse possession, often referred to colloquially as "squatters' rights". Adverse possession occurs when an...
In the UK, it's not illegal for your neighbour to install CCTV cameras around their property; however, if their cameras capture footage beyond the boundaries of their home, such as your garden or windows, they must comply with the UK General Data...
A trust of land is when the legal title of a piece of land is held by one party, the trustee, on behalf of another party, who has the ultimate beneficial interest, known as the beneficiary. Depending on the circumstances under which the trust arose, the...
Disputes between neighbours can arise from benign issues, the most common involving trees. Whether it is overhanging branches blocking sunlight, leaves clogging up gutters or roots creeping across property lines, trees have a way of blurring boundaries...
