Suesyn 30m long? I guess 'problem' neighbours isn't a new thing then. I can't understand these people who take down fences and move the boundaries and think they can get away it. Most of the properties are built so closely together these days that even a foot or two of land is going to make a big difference. KT53 I'm glad to hear they've moved along now and hopefully your mother has a nicer neighbour now.
Most of us have to live closely next to others so you would think people would try their best to get along and not create problems with or for their next door neighbour.
philippa smith2 unfortunately a few feet of land would mean giving up part of my drive which would mean I could no longer park on my drive. I will be marking the current boundary somehow, but I've no intentions of replacing the wood fence. Their ivy and plants will soon cover that one too and they'll be expecting me to replace again in no time. How expensive and complicated would it be to put up a chicken wire fence or something? Their ivy could grow all over that and create a 'living' boundary?
I should imagine selling with a harassing neighbour would be tricky. Do you think it devalued your house or put off potential buyers? If I'd known of the issues here I would have never bought this house.
Hopefully if you have the current boundaries recorded as I suggested, it'll prevent any future incursions ... my feeling is they're just trying it on 'cos you're new ... there was a situation that had been niggling them for years and they probably kept thinking, when those people move we'll put it right ....... just get the current situation ... with the current boundaries, recorded and witnessed ... as ostentatiously as you can so they know you mean business, but without having cross words. Keep smiling and saying hello nicely. It's very hard for people to be horrid to someone who's being nice to them ... that's human nature.
If they say anything about the surveyor/solicitor you can just explain that it's good that both of you know exactly what the legal postiion is and exactly where you stand. And then that should be an end to it unless they're completely unreasonable and do something illegal .. then it could be a matter for the community police etc ... in which case your surveyor's plans etc will be invaluable.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
If we had managed to put up a fence our side of theirs (which wasnt possible) that would have been OUR fence, not just because its on the boundary, but because it was theirs to start with. I didnt believe it an elderly friend who used to be a gardenr, told me it was still their property, I have to admit I didnt believe him, because they were hammering nailing stuff onto it, building up against, it, so rang solicitors, said what the problem was.
Nanny Beach that's just insane and the cheek of them allowing you to pay for a new fence and then hammering into it. I don't know how you stay civil! I think I would have lost it with them with the first nail.
To say we werent happy was understatment!! Aparently, WE arent meant to hang or grow stuff up it either, but I dont think that would bother them. The solicitor said DO NOT get into a battle with them over it, you see these cases in the paper, hundreds of thousands of pounds in legal fees.We were discussing the current state of the country, (well away from each other far more than 2 mts) he cannot speak without purile comments and sarky remarks, and finished the conversation by saying "Its every man for himself", that sums them up
Fences, boundaries etc. A real nighmare. Thankfully. I don't own my property. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is my landlord and has been for some sixty years. Some twelve years plus ago. I asked for a new fence. Thankfully the then council rent collector agrree, I'd not cost the council much. So Laurel and Hardy turned up and errected a new fence. No joke. I could have done better, blindfolded. Any way. It appears to be. Depending which direction th nails ate facing. So if the fence is yours. Then your neighbour has the better looking side of the fence.
If and when disputes arise. Legal fees can break your bank. If you desire to get legal advice. Check any insurance policies you have. More than likely you are paying for legal advice. This can include every type of advice. Make use of it. Not only will you speak to a solicitor or barrister, you can also ask for a print out of the consultation. Hope this helps.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
If they say anything about the surveyor/solicitor you can just explain that it's good that both of you know exactly what the legal postiion is and exactly where you stand. And then that should be an end to it unless they're completely unreasonable and do something illegal .. then it could be a matter for the community police etc ... in which case your surveyor's plans etc will be invaluable.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.