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Neighbour advice
Had the garden cleared of leaves and stones 2 days ago, since then my neighbour's got someone to cut down ivy leaves that were growing on the wall below the roof from our side into hers (we didn't plant the ivy).
Am just wondering where I stand legally?
Am just wondering where I stand legally?
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She has trespassed.
Perhaps she only sees the roots of the ivy once you have cut your garden down? She has every right to deal with ivy covering her house which is coming from your property. Perhaps you would prefer that she got solicitors or her insurance company involved?
We deal with ivy coming from a rented property next door - we kill it regardless if it means going into their back yard.
Your best bet would be to get legal advice either via a solicitor or the CAB.
But think about it before you make a big thing of it.
Is she actually doing any damage in your garden ? Is she able to see anything that you don't want her to see whilst she is there ? Is she leaving the gate open and letting your dog out ? Would you rather trim the ivy yourself so that it doesn't overhang into her property and, if so, why don't you do so before it gets to the stage that she feels she needs to do it herself. If I were you, I would anticipate next time and keep my plants under control so that my neighbours have no excuse to come into my garden.
You do realise that you have to tell the buyer of your house about neighbour disputes?
Yes that's all very well but ...
If the OP owns her house and there is any possibility that she might want to sell in the forseeable future, she should bear in mind that she will have to declare any disputes with neighbours. So it is best that she can honestly say that there haven't been any. If she can sort this out without recourse to upset and discord, then she would be best advised to do so.
Or am I missing something fundamental here.
You know, I reckon she's posting on another forum in another universe complaining about the %&!*@$! neighbour who won't control the invasive plant that is growing from that garden to hers, up her walls and will obscure a bedroom window if she doesn't take steps to prevent it.
Yes that is a consideration, I agree.
As I said, my advice ( especially since you are not unaware that there is an issue ) would be to make sure your plants are always kept under control so they do not intrude on your neighbour's property and she has no excuse to come into your garden.
Does that smile indicate that you don't actually care if you are upsetting your neighbour cos you don't actually have to accept any responsibility ?
Cut your own hedges in future, so she doesn't have to.
I'll take that as a "yes" then.
In which case, her coming onto 'your' property is not an issue that you can legally resolve. Take it up with the council (your landlord) if you are not happy.
I always take care of the garden, common courtesy by knocking someone's door and letting them know some work will be done doesn't cost a thing. So hardly a case of upsetting a neighbour or refusing to accept responsibility.