Tag: boundary disputes
Boundary Disputes
One of the most emotive areas of property disputes is that of fences and boundaries between neighbours. Unfortunately, they are a common occurrence and often lead to strained relationships between neighbours over what is sometimes a relatively small piece of land. Not only can they create unwanted tension with neighbours, but they can end up... Read more »
Boundary Disputes Part Three: Boundary Agreements and Determined Boundaries
“The Bible tells us to love our neighbours, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.” G.K. Chesterton If both you and your neighbour have read Part 2 of this series of articles and have reached a sensible agreement as to the line of the boundary, what can the... Read more »
Boundary disputes Part Two: Using the Boundary Disputes Protocol
“For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours, and laugh at them in our turn” Jane Austen Boundary disputes are notorious for the substantial legal costs which they can incur and which often seem totally out of proportion to the issues in dispute. The mainstream media can never resist the opportunity... Read more »
Introduction to Boundary Disputes – Establishing the boundary
Good fences make good neighbours – Robert Frost. This article is part of a series of three. The other two articles will deal with the early resolution of boundary disputes and methods of agreeing a boundary. Establishing the Boundary It often comes as a surprise to many people when they learn that the Land Registry... Read more »