Recent questionswithin Buying a flat or house
I have noisy neighbours and can hear their TV through the wall. Is there anything I can do about it?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
It all depends on how bad the noise is. If it really is excessive then you will almost certainly be able to do something about it. But, if it is j... read more
I bought my house a few months ago, and I now find there is dry rot in it. Do I have a claim against the seller of the house?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Contact the lawyer who acted for you on the conveyancing, when you bought the house. Put the problem to that lawyer and ask for an opinion.
Alm... read more
I am having great difficulty selling my house because of my neighbours. Their front lawn and drive is full of cars and old building materials – it is a real eyeso... read more
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Probably not. I am afraid there is unlikely to be anything you can do about it.
If the mess is so bad that it creates a health hazard, then yo... read more
The rear extension of my house has got cracks in it. I believe those cracks are caused by the roots of a tree next door. My neighbour says it is not his responsib... read more
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Your neighbour is wrong.
Anyone who owns a property is liable for the trees (and plants) on it. So, if the tree spreads underground, with the r... read more
My neighbour wants to build a house in his back garden. But, the title deeds of my own house say that he cannot do that – his property can only be used for one (n... read more
Good Lawyer Guide's response
It is not unusual to have title deeds that restrict what your neighbours can do with their properties. These restrictions are called ‘restrictive ... read more
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