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Q: My next door neighbour’s tree reaches over onto my property onto my garage. A branch fell off the tree and hit the garage causing damage. This was paid for by insurance. I am now concerned that my neighbour's tree will cause further damage as the branches are large and unwieldy. What can be done?
A: You should write a letter discussing the nuisance and damage caused, and the foreseeable future of your neighbour’s tree. You could request your neighbour to trim and manage the tree as a result of your concerns if they are willing. Also notify them that if further damage is caused by the tree, you will look to hold your next door neighbour liable and recover the cost of any damage from them.
My next door neighbour has a boundary fence that is unsafe and damaged, I have asked my neighbour to get it repaired several times but it has still been left undone. What should I do?
read moreMy neighbour has been doing some building work in secret. I asked what he was doing and he responded with intimidation and began verbally abusing me. What can I do about this?
read moreI own a lane which resides next to my house and my neighbours keep on parking in this lane. I have contacted the tenants and the owner of the property stating this and asking for a response but have not heard anything. I have also checked mine and my neighbour’s title deeds which states that they do not have the right. It is also dangerous as the land is only 2 cars wide and I cannot manoeuvre down the lane tidily with the cars parked there. I am now looking to take legal action with this issue, what can I claim for?
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