How close to my property line can I build a garage?
The garage should be at least 3 feet from the side property line. A detached garage should not be more than 3 feet from the rear property line.
How close to a Neighbour’s property can I build?
As a rule of thumb, a build that reaches 7.2 feet is considered acceptable and anything over that we do recommend speaking to your neighbour.
Can neighbor block my view?
Generally, homeowners have no right to a view (or light or air), unless it has been granted in writing by a local ordinance or subdivision rule. The exception to this general rule is that someone may not deliberately and maliciously block another’s view with a structure that has no reasonable use to the owner.
On what grounds can I object to a Neighbours extension?
There are numerous reasons why neighbours might object to your extension plans, but there are four issues that typically trigger disputes:
- You’ll be shading their property or blocking their view.
- The work will take a long time.
- Privacy will be impacted.
- Housing prices will be affected.
Does right to light still exist?
And in essence, yes, you do have rights when it comes to your property receiving natural sunlight. According to The Rights of Light Act 1959 (ROLA 1959), a neighbour can give this right to another neighbour or it can be acquired over time.
Do you have a legal right to natural light?
Under the common law, owners of real property had the “right to a view” of natural air and light. Owners of real property in California do not have a right to a view.
Does right to light apply to fences?
You may also acquire ‘rights to light’ for a man-made garden structure, such as a greenhouse, but not for the garden itself. If one side always trims the hedge or paints the fence, for example, then they are assumed to own it. 1 If it’s a fence, then usually the back of the fence faces the owner.
Can I ask my Neighbour to cut his trees?
Cutting back trees You have a common law right to cut back tree branches that overhang onto your property. The law states that any branches cut off belong to the person on whose land the tree originally grew, so you should ask your neighbour if they want them back, or if they are happy for you to dispose of them.
Can I force a Neighbour to cut down a tree?
You have a common law right to prune back parts of a tree or hedge growing over the boundary into your property (subject to any legal restrictions being overcome first such as Tree Preservation Orders or conservation areas) but you cannot compel the owner of the trees or hedge to carry out this work or pay for it.
Is there a legal height for Neighbours trees?
you cannot alter the height of trees or hedges on neighbouring land. While not required under common law, it would be courteous to notify the tree owner of your intentions to help allay any misunderstanding.
Who pays for cutting overhanging trees?
You can cut back any overhanging branch that comes into your property. However, the cut branch(es), and any fruit or flowers attached to the branch(es) remain the property of the tree owner and must be returned. If the tree has a Preservation Order on it then you cannot cut/pare any branches.
How do I kill my neighbors tree?
Use the 4th of July to cover up blowing your neighbor’s tree up with fireworks. Best way to kill a tree. Every night for about a week, pour a quart of Muriatic Acid around the base of the tree. Be cautious that you don’t stand downwind as it will smoke and will burn your eyes or breathing it will harm your lungs.