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Front hedge needs cutting problem with neabor
joyce mannell
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My neabour has a hedge next to mine in the front of our terraced house his house is let I used to pay out for a gardener to cut the hedge properly then I asked the landlord asking him why doesnt he keep the hedge trimmed as well he told the residents todo it which was done properly a few times now hes let the hedge grow taller than mine which looks stupid
The chap next door hasnt done it for months I would like it cut evenly across have I got the right to get a gardener to cut theres as well
Any advice welcomed
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If it's on your property then it's your hedge and you do what you like with it (within the law and any byelaws).
But if it's on your neighbour's property then it's hedge to do what he likes with, again within the law etc.
It's not up to you how high he cuts his hedge I'm afraid. Not unless you buy his house.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
If its not your hedge and not overhanging your land, if you cut it , it will be criminal damage. Have a word with the owner to see if you can come to some agreement.
Heloo Joyce, hope the cul de sac is now getting a good clean these days at least.
If the house is let there is every chance that the tenants have a responsibility to keep the property in a reasonable condition. That includes the garden. So your neighbour was correct to say that the people living there should do it. But he should make them. Or if it's let via an agency, they should make them.
If all else fails, contact your council. They have the ability to make homeowners/tenants keep the footpath clear of hazards.
Sorry about the hellooo - rather a long and alcoholic lunch
Thank you for all your advice I cant contact the landlord as I dont know his phone number the chap next door is away all week and his wife works shifts but the adjoining hedge is an eyesore and I always have to sweep the front slabs as leaves collect on it I went halves with my previous neabor to have the front paved which looks lovely as we had a lawn before
The hedge was put in by wimpy when they did this estate
Waterbutts yes our cul de sac is lovely and clean now our adjoining hedge is growing to tall and I cant view the road as I use to its a good job i can view whos at the door on my left side window as I never answer the door before looking
fidgetbones
The neighbour cut mine back last time shorter than his so it looks stupid
I am going to see another neighbour today to see what advice he can give me as there hedge is lovely and even
weres my reply from yesterday gone ???
Hi Joyce, how you doing?, i was just going through all the lovely emails you sent me!
Try to catch the next door neighbour and ask if you could trim it down a bit, or perhaps post your phone number through their door if you cant catch them.
Lyn x
pansyface and lyn
yes ill post a note in there door as I never see them I will have to get a gardener todo it though my lawn needs cutting as its grown so high
It's all very well for the landlord / agent to say it's the responsibility of the tenants to keep the hedge under control. The likelihood is that they haven't got a hedgetrimmer or a decent pair of shears. I suspect they'll be delighted if you offer to get it back under control for them.