Boundary Disputes
Boundary disputes are among the most common and most stressful types of civil dispute. Small disagreements over a few inches can become simmering feuds lasting for years. As such, it’s important to take specialist legal advice at the earliest possible stage.
Many people assume that physical boundaries, such as fences and hedgerows, mark out the area which they own. In their absence, we may assume a mythical ‘straight line’ stakes out the limits of our property. In reality, physical boundaries can shift and change over time – by agreement between previous homeowners, the replacement of fencing, the removal of hedgerows and so on.
It’s also important to remember that the physical boundary isn’t necessarily the same as the legal boundary. Determining the legal boundary can be difficult. Even consulting the ‘Title Plan’ can be misleading, as property is registered with general boundaries in England & Wales. Not just that, but a thick line drawn on a plan can translate into several feet of width on the ground!
If you have become involved in a boundary dispute, if you think you may be (for instance, if you are considering building an extension or a new wall), or if you feel your property is being encroached on, then contact us today. We offer an affordable legal advice service at a time that suits you. As mediators as well as solicitors, we can help you arrive at a practicable, amicable solution to your boundary dispute. We can assist you in drawing up a ‘boundary agreement’, which is an agreement between you and your neighbour as to who owns what; or in having your boundary determined by an expert. Contact us today.
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