A change of use of land can impact upon the use and extent of easements. In this case reported in the national press, a homeowner claimed her enjoyment of horse riding would be adversely affected by more traffic using her driveway to access new homes being built on neighbouring land. The neighbouring landowner objected to […]
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A recent landmark ruling from the Court of Appeal could pave the way for waves of compensation to homeowners who are the victims of Japanese Knotweed. In this reported case, a homeowner successfully sued his local council after the invasive plant spread onto his land from a disused railway line. This is a significant result, […]
In the case of Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Ltd and another v Williams and others [2023], the Supreme Court has held that landlords of leasehold properties have the statutory right to unilaterally reallocate and reapportion charges where they are permitted to do so under the property lease and where reasonable. This reverses the decisions […]
The Supreme Court has ruled that the viewing gallery at the London Tate Modern is a nuisance to neighbouring luxury apartments. At first glance, it may seem odd that individuals who purchased properties with glass walls next to the London landmark were pursuing a claim for nuisance. But the highest court in the land considered […]
Issac Newton once said “we build too many walls, and not enough bridges”. But he didn’t comment on the legal ramifications when we build those walls (or, in this case, 6 foot fences). In this case, a couple have been faced with their neighbour erecting a 6 foot high fence, which they say has block […]
When selling your property, you must complete the Law Society Property Information Form (TA6), providing the buyer with important information to enable them to satisfy themselves about the condition of the property and to assist with enquiries and searches. In this reported case, the seller answered “no” to the presence of Japanese Knotweed at the […]
Noise is one of the top causes for neighbour disputes, but what do you do if your neighbour’s steamy sex life is the cause of the nuisance? After knocking on the bedroom wall did little to alleviate the problem, a Mumsnet user decided to take her complaint to social media to get advice. Amongst the […]
How does the theme tune go? “Neighbours, everybody loves good neighbours. With a little understanding, you can find the perfect blend.” Evidently, not in this case. This is an extreme example of neighbours at war, with Mr and Mrs Dyer alleging that they have fallen victim to 25 years of harassment including the poisoning of […]
You might wonder why a TikTok clip of a fence being dismantled has been viewed almost 20 million times this week. A homeowner known on social media as @unbewreathable seems to have become involved in a bitter dispute with a neighbour over a fence that encroached on part of their garden. Having initially attempted to […]