A boundary dispute with your neighbour can easily arise from a difference of opinion or a miscommunication, resulting in a potentially difficult legal situation. These kinds of domestic cases can lead to a civil litigation case, where this refers to a private conflict that is not considered to be criminal in nature.
There are many different types of boundary disputes that you can have with your neighbour, some of which will require legal intervention. If your property rights, access or living conditions have been impacted by the actions of another party, then this may be considered a boundary dispute of some kind.
Read on to find out more about this kind of civil case, with a look at the various types of conflict that could be considered a domestic boundary dispute.
Property Lines
A dispute can arise if you can’t agree with your neighbour where your property lines fall. Discrepancies in property surveys or moves to expand a property can lead to this type of conflict, especially if both parties can’t agree on who has ownership rights to a specific area of land.
Walls & Fences
Some neighbour disputes arise due to the building of a new wall or fence. The newly erected structure may encroach on the land of one party, whilst conflict could also be caused if someone’s view is blocked by a new boundary structure. Legal proceedings may also be undertaken to request that a neighbour’s fence be removed or modified, where this is often a last resort if other communication efforts have failed.
Access Issues
Boundary disputes can also relate to access, particularly if it is unclear who has legal access to the property in question. Additionally, this kind of conflict can arise if a new access route is built without permission, or if access to a building is prevented without proper warning being provided.
Encroaching Structures
You might wish to bring a civil case against your neighbour if they build a new structure that encroaches upon your land. This could be an extension or a conservatory that oversteps clear boundary lines. Additionally, you may have a case if your neighbour allows trees or other greenery to grow into your property.
DJP Solicitors: Expert Domestic Legal Advice
At DJP Solicitors, we can handle all kinds of neighbour disputes, whether you’re having access issues or there’s an encroachment on your property.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our civil litigation services.
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