What is the law on boundary walls?
A boundary wall will normally be built with all of its piers on one side only of the wall, so as to keep the whole of the wall on its owner’s land. However, Section 1 (6) of the Party Wall, etc Act 1996 does allow for the supports of a boundary wall to be placed below the level of the land of the adjoining owner.
Who is responsible for boundary walls?
To find out which side of your fence/wall is your responsibility, the obvious place to start is always your deeds to your property. On modern properties there is often a plan drawn to scale which shows the boundaries. The plan registered at HM Land Registry is a scale plan.
Can a Neighbour remove a boundary wall?
Your neighbour doesn’t have to change a wall or fence just because you want them to, for example making it higher for privacy. You can’t make changes to your side without their permission, such as painting it. If the wall or fence seems dangerous, point this out because your neighbour might not be aware.
Can my Neighbour attach things to my wall?
Attaching plant pots, lights or anything else to your neighbour’s wall or fence will require permission! If the wall is on the right, then you must ask your neighbour. If you go ahead and attach something, then you can technically be prosecuted for criminal damage, although cases are sporadic.
Can I attach something to my Neighbour’s garage wall?
unless its a shared party wall they cannot do it. To those saying that it can’t do any damage, that would depend on the construction of the garage itself. If someone drills or screws into your property without your permission, it’s criminal damage.२०१३ अगस्ट ४
Can you drill into boundary wall?
You can drill into them. But you would be damaging their property, and so liable for the damage you cause. And, of course, you would be committing trespass. And that’s ignoring any criminal implications – you could be at risk of criminal damage.
Can I attach trellis to my Neighbour’s wall?
In the eyes of the law, a trellis is still a fence, if after adding the trellis the fence is above the 2-meter mark then they will need planning permission. If the fence is owned by yourself then they are not allowed to attach anything to your property unless given permission by yourself!२०२० सेप्टेम्बर २
How close to my boundary can I build a garage?
Building a new garage attached to an existing home would normally need building regulations approval. the floor area of the garage is between 15 square metres and 30 square metres, provided the garage is at least one metre from any boundary, or it is constructed substantially of non-combustible materials.
Can you build right up to the boundary?
There is no right to build astride the boundary if your neighbour objects. If your neighbour does object then you might have to alter your drawings so it is best to check early on. If you do build a wall astride the boundary line, it will be a party wall. If you build wholly on your land, it will not.
Can my Neighbours guttering overhangs my property?
It is a well established principle that you own the airspace above your land, so if your neighbour’s gutters overhang your land then they may be a trespass, even if you cannot reach them or they don’t interfere with the day to day use of your land.२०१४ जुन १६
Do I have to give Neighbour good side of fence?
Your neighbour is wrong if he thinks your are legally obliged to face the best side to him.It is a gesture of goodwill to do this and unless your neighbour is willing to pay half the costs they have no say.२०१२ फेब्रुअरी ८
Can I overhang scaffolding into Neighbours airspace?
Extensions or other improvement – for these it is not allowable to erect scaffolding on a neighbour’s land unless they expressly give permission. Naturally, in both cases most property owners would likely appraise their neighbours of the situation and ask permission.२०१६ अप्रिल २८
Can I access my Neighbours land to maintain my property?
Accordingly, there is a legal right that allows this under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992. Generally, if you go onto to your neighbours land without their permission, you are trespassing. However, if you wish to repair your home, you may go onto your neighbours land without getting their permission.२००९ सेप्टेम्बर १३
Can I paint my side of Neighbours fence?
If you want to change anything about a fence that legally belongs to your neighbour, you should ask their permission first – even if you’re only painting or staining your side of the fence.
What document shows property boundaries?
the title plan will only show you the general boundaries of the property.२०१८ फेब्रुअरी २७
Should I get a boundary survey?
Many boundary lines have several different distances or calls over a long time, which is why the research is such an important part of a boundary survey. It is ideal if the research can work with the original deed, as it is often the best way to show the intentions of the original grantor for the property.२०१८ मे ३०