Living in communities, it is not uncommon for disagreements and disputes to arise between neighbours. Although some may be resolved through communication, other issues may be more serious and require legal aid.
At AFG Law, our solicitors work with you to find the best possible outcome and achieve a resolution that avoids any unnecessary amounts of stress or costs.
What are neighbour disputes?
Neighbour disputes are disagreements between two or more neighbours that cause friction and tension between the parties.
Experiencing a disagreement between yourself and a neighbour is not uncommon; however, without the right resolution, disputes can escalate beyond just minor disagreements.
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What are the most common neighbour disputes?
There are a number of reasons that can cause a neighbour dispute. Some of the most common causes include:
- Loud noises at unsociable hours
- Issues with pets, such as loud barking
- Parking
- Boundary disputes
- Overgrowing of trees or hedges
- Misbehaviour in communal areas
- Invading others privacy, such as looking into homes and incorrectly positioning CCTV cameras
This is not an exhaustive list and there may be many other types of disputes that arise between neighbours. If you have a different issue to any of the others listed above, don’t worry, it may very well still be classed as a dispute.
How legal dispute resolution can help with neighbour disputes
Seeking legal advice at the early stage of a neighbour dispute by using dispute resolution services is one of the most effective ways of nipping the disputes in the bud before they escalate.
A specialist dispute resolution solicitor will help you to understand what your options are and the best ways to resolve the dispute in an amicable manner. They will also help to establish if your neighbour is breaking the law or has broken any contracts.
At AFG Law, we are experienced in successfully resolving all manner of neighbour, property and land disputes. If you have issues in regards to boundaries, noise, privacy, trees, blocked access or neighbour nuisance, we have the experience to amicably resolve what can prove to be an extremely stressful and distressing situation.
How to handle disputes with neighbours
Resolving a dispute with a neighbour often requires some patience and understanding, and sometimes it may even need some form of legal intervention.
Some methods you can use to initially resolve a neighbour dispute include:
- Starting an open and honest conversation
- Talking to your landlord if you rent your property
- Document interactions and proof of your neighbours wrongdoing
- Send a complaint to your local council
- Contact the police for extreme circumstances
Seeking legal advice
If you have tried to resolve the problem through the methods listed above and have had no success, we highly recommend you consult one of our expert dispute resolution solicitors.
Our solicitors can help by drafting a formal letter to your neighbour, outlining the legal stance of the dispute. This letter often shows the seriousness of the issue to your neighbour and can help to prompt a resolution.
If a letter does not seem to help the situation, our team can also help by offering other avenues such as mediation. During this process, a neutral third party will help both parties to explain their point of view and encourage them to reach an agreement that both parties agree to.
As a final resort, we can also assist with any court proceedings. However, we will always aim to help you reach an agreement outside of court in order to help cut costs, while also helping you to remain civil with your neighbour.
Neighbour Dispute Resolution with AFG Law
If you need any help with this area of land law, please contact our specialist property team. We can help clients to find resolution in the most complex of cases.
Our team specialise in dealing with land and property investigation, disputes and litigation. Contact disputeresolution@afglaw.co.uk or call us on 01204 366700.
