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any evidence produced by your neighbour to suggest that they have been in occupation of the disputed land for 12 years or more without objection and which may now entitle them to claim ownership under the law of adverse possession.
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Learn More »What might have started out looking like a small and innocuous plant to your neighbour can soon grow into a substantial hedge that extends well beyond their boundary, albeit innocently, reducing the amount of land which you can enjoy. On the other hand, it is not unknown for neighbours to deliberately erect a fence or build a wall beyond what you believe to be the agreed boundary line. ‘If you think your neighbour has encroached onto land belonging to you, then there are a series of steps you can take to determine whether this is in fact the case,’ says Kenneth Amakye, civil litigation solicitor with Morlings Solicitors in Maidstone, who outlines the steps you can take to achieve a resolution by claiming the land back or securing appropriate compensation.
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Read More »any evidence produced by your neighbour to suggest that they have been in occupation of the disputed land for 12 years or more without objection and which may now entitle them to claim ownership under the law of adverse possession. Depending on the circumstances, your solicitor may advise you to hold fire while further investigations are carried out. Or, if the rights are clear, they can explain the position in a letter and indicate your intention to seek recovery of the land or a fixed amount of compensation. Where encroachment can be proved, factors relevant to deciding whether recovery or a monetary payment should be sought include: the degree of encroachment that has occurred and whether it amounts to a few inches or one or more feet; the degree of ease with which the disputed land could be returned to you; with the removal and resisting of a fence simpler to deal with than the dismantling of a wall which forms part of an extension; how important the land is to you and any plans you may have for the extension or development of your own home or garden; and the view of your mortgage company, who in most cases will need to be informed where it can be proved that part of the land they have lent money on has been unlawfully acquired by someone else.
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a trained mediator, who can help you and your neighbour to work together (with the continued support of your solicitor) in order to discuss your opposing views and to see if there is any middle ground that could be used to find a way forward. Step 4 – Think about court proceedings or making a reference to the Land Registry Where none of the above options work, or where they are deemed inappropriate due to the attitude of your neighbour or the particular circumstances of your case, then your solicitor is likely to suggest taking the matter to court or, if appropriate (and your property is registered), referring it to the Land Registry who can refer it to a specialist property tribunal. The advantage of going down this route is that determination of your dispute will be made whether your neighbour likes it or not and (save for limited rights of appeal) any decision made by the court or tribunal will be binding and therefore enforceable. The disadvantage is that formal proceedings of this sort can be expensive and time-consuming to pursue, although on the cost front it is worth mentioning that there are insurance policies that you may be able to buy which can help to cover your costs and indeed cover may already exist under the terms of your current home insurance policy. For further information on the resolution of boundary disputes and other types of property disagreements, please contact Kenneth Amakye on or via email at kenneth.amakye@morlings.com. This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Please note that the law may have changed since this article was published.
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