Neighbour and Boundary Disputes

What is a neighbour and a boundary dispute?

Disputes with the owner of neighbouring land can happen in different ways. This includes who owns the land, how the land is used, what rights you have over neighbouring land or where the boundary line is.

How can Ellis Jones help?

We can advise you on what rights you have as a land owner.

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Neighbour & Boundary Dispute FAQs

What are the most common neighbour disputes?

Extent of ownership, use of land, right of access and where the boundary lies.

How should you deal with a dispute with your neighbour?

Communication is key but if that doesn’t work then we can advise you on what options are available to you including court action, mediation and arbitration.

What constitutes harassment by a neighbour?

Any behaviour which “causes alarm or distress” or “puts people in fear of violence”.

How should you deal with a dispute over property boundaries?

Look at any conveyancing deeds and documentation and also historic evidence on the ground. Also consider approaching a specialist boundary surveyor. Boundary disputes are best dealt with by mediation between neighbouring owners.

What are the main types of boundary disputes?

The extents of ownership of land, the use the land is being put to, rights of access over land or where the boundary lies.

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