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−	A neighbour dispute is a disagreement between neighbours that can cause stress or friction. According to [https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/complaining-about-your-neighbour/ Citizens Advice], the most frequently reported disputes are:	+	A neighbour dispute can be loosely described as a disagreement between neighbours that can cause stress or friction. According to [https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/complaining-about-your-neighbour/ Citizens Advice], the most frequently reported disputes are:

	* Boundaries, fences, walls, gardens and hedge heights between properties.		* Boundaries, fences, walls, gardens and hedge heights between properties.

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		+	* Counter Notice.
	* Land law.		* Land law.
	* Neighbour trouble.		* Neighbour trouble.

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	* Prescriptive rights of way.		* Prescriptive rights of way.
	* Responsibility for boundary features.		* Responsibility for boundary features.
		+	* TA6 Property Information Form.
	* Tree rights.		* Tree rights.

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−	* Shared toilet facilities.
	* Tree rights.		* Tree rights.

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	* Land law.		* Land law.
		+	* Neighbour trouble.
	* Party Wall Act.		* Party Wall Act.
	* Prescriptive rights of way.		* Prescriptive rights of way.

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−	* Injunction.
	* Land law.		* Land law.
	* Party Wall Act.		* Party Wall Act.

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	A neighbour dispute is a disagreement between neighbours that can cause stress or friction.		A neighbour dispute is a disagreement between neighbours that can cause stress or friction.

−	Common types of neighbour disputes	+	= Common types of neighbour disputes =

−	According to the Citizens Advice website	+	According to the [https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/complaining-about-your-neighbour/ Citizens Advice] website (which provides information on neighbour disputes), the most frequently reported complaints are:

−	~~https://www~~.~~citizensadvice~~.~~org~~.~~uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/complaining-about-your~~-neighbour/	+	* Boundaries, fences, walls, gardens and hedge heights between properties.
		+	* Parking issues, driveways and nuisance vehicles.
		+	* Rights of way and communal areas, complicating access to shared amenities or access to carry out repairs.
		+	* Neighbourhood noise, abuse, violence or other forms of anti-social behaviour (such as noisy pubs, rowdy parties and barking dogs).
		+	* Lack of property maintenance, resulting in dangerous trees (with overhanging branches and roots), overhanging gutters and other forms of damages or repairs that have spread into a neighbour's property.

−	~~(which provides information on neighbour disputes), the most frequently reported complaints are:~~	+	= Guidance for issuing a complaint =

−	~~Boundaries~~, ~~fences~~, ~~walls, gardens and hedge heights between properties~~.	+	Citizens Advice recommends documentation of neighbour disputes. This means making notes regarding the date, time, location of a disturbance or issue as well as taking photographs that could be used as evidence (as long as it is safe to do so).

−	~~Parking issues, driveways and nuisance vehicles~~.	+	The Government goes through [https://www.gov.uk/how-to-resolve-neighbour-disputes seven steps] to resolving these types of problems. These include:

−	~~Rights~~ of ~~way~~ and ~~communal areas~~, ~~complicating access~~ to ~~shared amenities~~ or ~~access~~ to ~~carry out repairs~~.	+	* Talking to the neighbour. For in person contact, it may be advisable to bring another person along for support (particularly if there are other neighbours who may be involved in the dispute). A telephone call, text or written communication can be another alternative if in person contact is difficult to coordinate or causes additional tension.
		+	* Contacting the neighbour's landlord (if the neighbour is a tenant). The landlord could be a local council, a housing association or a private landlord. The type of landlord and type of complaint may vary, depending on the circumstances (particularly in the case of anti-social behaviour in either social or private housing). Anti-social behaviour may be associated with noise, graffiti, rubbish, trespassing, harassment and other such activities.
		+	* Using a mediation service. The council may be able to make a recommendation for a mediation service that is suitable for this form of dispute resolution. This can be expensive, but it is usually less expensive than other forms of legal action.
		+	* Complaining about noise to the council. If the council does not provide a satisfactory response, the first step is to use the council’s complaint process to register any issues. If the issue is still unresolved, an ombudsman can get involved.
		+	* Taking steps to settle disputes over high hedges, trees and boundaries. Cutting trees without permission is not advised, since ownership of the tree (along with legal property boundaries) may be unclear. These property documents or the title deeds should be consulted before cutting trees or dealing with walls or fences that are situated between two properties.
		+	* Calling the police. Police should be contacted if an incident between neighbours could be seen as a threat of violence that is against the law. They may also get involved when there is excessive noise.
		+	* Taking action through the courts. If disputes between neighbours continue, it may be necessary to get solicitors involved, although Citizens Advice Scotland says this should be a last resort, since it could permanently damage any relationship between neighbours.

−	~~Neighbourhood noise, abuse, violence or other forms of anti-social behaviour (such as noisy pubs, rowdy parties and barking dogs).~~	+	= Neighbour dispute disclosure =

−	Lack of property maintenance, resulting in dangerous trees (with overhanging branches and roots), overhanging gutters and other forms of damages or repairs that have spread into a neighbour's property.	+	When a house is put up for sale, the seller is responsible for completing the [https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en/topics/property/updated-property-information-form-ta6-and-guidance-notes-published Law Society’s Property Information Form] (which is also referred to as a TA6) form. As part of the information about the property, the seller should include details about the physical condition of the property as well as disputes with neighbours.
−		+
−	~~Guidance for issuing a complaint~~	+
−		+
−	Citizens Advice strongly recommends documentation of neighbour disputes. This means making notes regarding the date, time, location of a disturbance or issue as well as taking photographs that could be used as evidence (as long as it is safe to do so).	+
−		+
−	~~The Government goes through seven steps to resolving these types of problems. These include:~~	+
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−	Talking to the neighbour. For in person contact, it may be advisable to bring another person along for support (particularly if there are other neighbours who may be involved in the dispute). A telephone call, text or written communication can be another alternative if in person contact is difficult to coordinate or causes additional tension.	+
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−	Contacting the neighbour's landlord (if the neighbour is a tenant). The landlord could be a local council, a housing association or a private landlord. The type of landlord and type of complaint may vary, depending on the circumstances (particularly in the case of anti-social behaviour in either social or private housing). Anti-social behaviour may be associated with noise, graffiti, rubbish, trespassing, harassment and other such activities.	+
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−	Using a mediation service. The council may be able to make a recommendation for a mediation service that is suitable for this form of dispute resolution. This can be expensive, but it is usually less expensive than other forms of legal action.	+
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−	Complaining about noise to the council. If the council does not provide a satisfactory response, the first step is to use the council’s complaint process to register any issues. If the issue is still unresolved, an ombudsman can get involved.	+
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−	Taking steps to settle disputes over high hedges, trees and boundaries. Cutting trees without permission is not advised, since ownership of the tree (along with legal property boundaries) may be unclear. These property documents or the title deeds should be consulted before cutting trees or dealing with walls or fences that are situated between two properties.	+
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−	Calling the police. Police should be contacted if an incident between neighbours could be seen as a threat of violence that is against the law. They may also get involved when there is excessive noise.	+
−		+
−	Taking action through the courts. If disputes between neighbours continue, it may be necessary to get solicitors involved, although Citizens Advice Scotland says this should be a last resort, since it could permanently damage any relationship between neighbours.	+
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−	~~Neighbour dispute disclosure~~	+
−		+
−	When a house is put up for sale, the seller is responsible for completing the Law Society’s Property Information Form (which is also referred to as a TA6) form. As part of the information about the property, the seller should include details about the physical condition of the property as well as disputes with neighbours.	+

	This means disclosing past disputes and anything that could cause a neighbour dispute in the future (even for something like a noise complaint). It can also mean relaying information as to how the dispute was resolved.		This means disclosing past disputes and anything that could cause a neighbour dispute in the future (even for something like a noise complaint). It can also mean relaying information as to how the dispute was resolved.
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	These forms should include full disclosure so the potential buyer is aware of any circumstances that might lead to legal action if withheld prior to the sale of the property.		These forms should include full disclosure so the potential buyer is aware of any circumstances that might lead to legal action if withheld prior to the sale of the property.

−	~~Party Wall Act<br />~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
−	~~Tree rights<br />~~	+
−	~~Party wall dispute<br />~~	+
−	~~Land law<br />~~	+
−	~~Responsibility for boundary features<br />~~	+
−	~~Prescriptive rights of way~~	+
−		+
−	~~Shared toilet facilities<br />~~	+
−	~~Injunction~~	+
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−	~~External resources~~	+
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−	~~Citizens Advice, Complaining about your neighbour~~	+
−		+
−	~~https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/complaining-about-your-neighbour/~~	+
−		+
−	~~Citizens Advice Scotland, Neighbour disputes~~	+
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−	~~https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/housing/problems-where-you-live-s/neighbour-disputes/~~	+
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−	~~<br />~~	+
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−	~~Gov~~.~~uk, Resolving neighbour disputes~~	+	* Injunction.
		+	* Land law.
		+	* Party Wall Act.
		+	* Prescriptive rights of way.
		+	* Responsibility for boundary features.
		+	* Shared toilet facilities.
		+	* Tree rights.

−	~~https://www.gov.uk/how-to-resolve-neighbour-disputes~~	+	= External resources =

−	The Law Society, Updated Property Information Form (TA6) and guidance notes published	+	* Citizens Advice, [https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/complaining-about-your-neighbour/ Complaining about your neighbou]r
		+	* Citizens Advice Scotland, [https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/housing/problems-where-you-live-s/neighbour-disputes/ Neighbour disputes].
		+	* Gov.uk, [https://www.gov.uk/how-to-resolve-neighbour-disputes Resolving neighbour disputes]
		+	* The Law Society, [https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en/topics/property/updated-property-information-form-ta6-and-guidance-notes-published Updated Property Information Form (TA6) and guidance notes published].

−	~~https~~:~~//www.lawsociety.org.uk/en/topics/property/updated-property-information-form-ta6-and-guidance-notes-published~~	+	[[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Property_development]]

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A neighbour dispute is a disagreement between neighbours that can cause stress or friction.

Common types of neighbour disputes

According to the Citizens Advice website

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/complaining-about-your-neighbour/

(which provides information on neighbour disputes), the most frequently reported complaints are:

Boundaries, fences, walls, gardens and hedge heights between properties.

Parking issues, driveways and nuisance vehicles.

Rights of way and communal areas, complicating access to shared amenities or access to carry out repairs.

Neighbourhood noise, abuse, violence or other forms of anti-social behaviour (such as noisy pubs, rowdy parties and barking dogs).

Lack of property maintenance, resulting in dangerous trees (with overhanging branches and roots), overhanging gutters and other forms of damages or repairs that have spread into a neighbour's property.

Guidance for issuing a complaint

Citizens Advice strongly recommends documentation of neighbour disputes. This means making notes regarding the date, time, location of a disturbance or issue as well as taking photographs that could be used as evidence (as long as it is safe to do so).

The Government goes through seven steps to resolving these types of problems. These include:

Talking to the neighbour. For in person contact, it may be advisable to bring another person along for support (particularly if there are other neighbours who may be involved in the dispute). A telephone call, text or written communication can be another alternative if in person contact is difficult to coordinate or causes additional tension.

Contacting the neighbour's landlord (if the neighbour is a tenant). The landlord could be a local council, a housing association or a private landlord. The type of landlord and type of complaint may vary, depending on the circumstances (particularly in the case of anti-social behaviour in either social or private housing). Anti-social behaviour may be associated with noise, graffiti, rubbish, trespassing, harassment and other such activities.

Using a mediation service. The council may be able to make a recommendation for a mediation service that is suitable for this form of dispute resolution. This can be expensive, but it is usually less expensive than other forms of legal action.

Complaining about noise to the council. If the council does not provide a satisfactory response, the first step is to use the council’s complaint process to register any issues. If the issue is still unresolved, an ombudsman can get involved.

Taking steps to settle disputes over high hedges, trees and boundaries. Cutting trees without permission is not advised, since ownership of the tree (along with legal property boundaries) may be unclear. These property documents or the title deeds should be consulted before cutting trees or dealing with walls or fences that are situated between two properties.

Calling the police. Police should be contacted if an incident between neighbours could be seen as a threat of violence that is against the law. They may also get involved when there is excessive noise.

Taking action through the courts. If disputes between neighbours continue, it may be necessary to get solicitors involved, although Citizens Advice Scotland says this should be a last resort, since it could permanently damage any relationship between neighbours.

Neighbour dispute disclosure

When a house is put up for sale, the seller is responsible for completing the Law Society’s Property Information Form (which is also referred to as a TA6) form. As part of the information about the property, the seller should include details about the physical condition of the property as well as disputes with neighbours.

This means disclosing past disputes and anything that could cause a neighbour dispute in the future (even for something like a noise complaint). It can also mean relaying information as to how the dispute was resolved.

These forms should include full disclosure so the potential buyer is aware of any circumstances that might lead to legal action if withheld prior to the sale of the property.

Party Wall Act 
Tree rights 
Party wall dispute 
Land law 
Responsibility for boundary features 
Prescriptive rights of way

Shared toilet facilities 
Injunction

External resources

Citizens Advice, Complaining about your neighbour

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/complaining-about-your-neighbour/

Citizens Advice Scotland, Neighbour disputes

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/housing/problems-where-you-live-s/neighbour-disputes/

 

Gov.uk, Resolving neighbour disputes

https://www.gov.uk/how-to-resolve-neighbour-disputes

The Law Society, Updated Property Information Form (TA6) and guidance notes published

https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en/topics/property/updated-property-information-form-ta6-and-guidance-notes-published

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A neighbour dispute is a disagreement between neighbours that can cause stress or friction.	+	A neighbour dispute is a disagreement between neighbours that can cause stress or friction. According to [https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/complaining-about-your-neighbour/ Citizens Advice], the most frequently reported disputes are:
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−	~~= Common types of neighbour disputes =~~	+
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−	According to ~~the~~ [https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/complaining-about-your-neighbour/ Citizens Advice] ~~website (which provides information on neighbour disputes)~~, the most frequently reported ~~complaints~~ are:	+

	* Boundaries, fences, walls, gardens and hedge heights between properties.		* Boundaries, fences, walls, gardens and hedge heights between properties.
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	* Rights of way and communal areas, complicating access to shared amenities or access to carry out repairs.		* Rights of way and communal areas, complicating access to shared amenities or access to carry out repairs.
	* Neighbourhood noise, abuse, violence or other forms of anti-social behaviour (such as noisy pubs, rowdy parties and barking dogs).		* Neighbourhood noise, abuse, violence or other forms of anti-social behaviour (such as noisy pubs, rowdy parties and barking dogs).
−	* Lack of property maintenance, resulting in dangerous trees (with overhanging branches and roots), overhanging gutters and other forms of ~~damages~~ or repairs that have spread into a neighbour's property.	+	* Lack of property maintenance, resulting in dangerous trees (with overhanging branches and roots), overhanging gutters and other forms of damage or repairs that have spread into a neighbour's property.

	= Guidance for issuing a complaint =		= Guidance for issuing a complaint =

−	Citizens Advice recommends documentation of neighbour disputes. This means ~~making~~ notes regarding the date, time, location of ~~a disturbance or~~ issue as well as taking photographs that could be used as evidence (as long as it is safe to do so).	+	Citizens Advice recommends documentation of neighbour disputes. This means taking notes regarding the date, time, and location of the issue as well as taking photographs that could be used as evidence (as long as it is safe to do so).

−	The Government ~~goes through~~ [https://www.gov.uk/how-to-resolve-neighbour-disputes seven steps] to resolving these types of problems~~. These include~~:	+	The Government suggests [https://www.gov.uk/how-to-resolve-neighbour-disputes seven steps] to resolving these types of problems:

−	* Talking to the neighbour. For in person contact, it may be advisable to bring another person along for support (particularly if there are other neighbours who may be involved in the dispute). A telephone call, text or written communication can be ~~another~~ alternative if in person contact is difficult to coordinate or causes additional tension.	+	# Talking to the neighbour. For in person contact, it may be advisable to bring another person along for support (particularly if there are other neighbours who may be involved in the dispute). A telephone call, text or written communication can be an alternative if in person contact is difficult to coordinate or causes additional tension.
−	* Contacting the neighbour's landlord (if the neighbour is a tenant). The landlord could be a local council, a housing association or a private landlord. The type of landlord and type of complaint may vary, depending on the circumstances (particularly in the case of anti-social behaviour in either social or private housing). Anti-social behaviour may be associated with noise, graffiti, rubbish, trespassing, harassment and other such activities.	+	# Contacting the neighbour's landlord (if the neighbour is a tenant). The landlord could be a local council, a housing association or a private landlord. The type of landlord and type of complaint may vary, depending on the circumstances (particularly in the case of anti-social behaviour in either social or private housing). Anti-social behaviour may be associated with noise, graffiti, rubbish, trespassing, harassment and other such activities.
−	* Using a mediation service. The council may be able to make a recommendation for a mediation service that is suitable for ~~this form of~~ dispute resolution. This can be expensive, but it is usually less expensive than other forms of legal action.	+	# Using a mediation service. The council may be able to make a recommendation for a mediation service that is suitable for dispute resolution. This can be expensive, but it is usually less expensive than other forms of legal action.
−	* Complaining about noise to the council. If the council does not provide a satisfactory response, the first step is to use the council’s complaint process to register any issues. If the issue is still unresolved, an ombudsman can get involved.	+	# Complaining about noise to the council. If the council does not provide a satisfactory response, the first step is to use the council’s complaint process to register any issues. If the issue is still unresolved, an ombudsman can get involved.
−	* Taking steps to settle disputes over high hedges, trees and boundaries. Cutting trees without permission is not advised, since ownership of the tree (along with legal property boundaries) may be unclear. ~~These property~~ documents or the title deeds should be consulted before cutting trees or dealing with walls or fences that are situated between two properties.	+	# Taking steps to settle disputes over high hedges, trees and boundaries. Cutting trees without permission is not advised, since ownership of the tree (along with legal property boundaries) may be unclear. Property documents or the title deeds should be consulted before cutting trees or dealing with walls or fences that are situated between two properties.
−	* Calling the police. Police should be contacted if an incident between neighbours could be seen as a threat of violence ~~that is against the law~~. They may also get involved when there is excessive noise.	+	# Calling the police. Police should be contacted if an incident between neighbours could be seen as a threat of violence. They may also get involved when there is excessive noise.
−	* Taking action through the courts. If disputes between neighbours continue, it may be necessary to get solicitors involved, although Citizens Advice Scotland says this should be a last resort, since it could permanently damage any relationship between neighbours.	+	# Taking action through the courts. If disputes between neighbours continue, it may be necessary to get solicitors involved, although Citizens Advice Scotland says this should be a last resort, since it could permanently damage any relationship between neighbours.

	= Neighbour dispute disclosure =		= Neighbour dispute disclosure =

−	When a house is put up for sale, the seller is responsible for completing the [https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en/topics/property/updated-property-information-form-ta6-and-guidance-notes-published Law Society’s Property Information Form] (which is also referred to as a TA6) form. As part of the information about the property, the seller should include details about the physical condition of the property as well as disputes with neighbours.	+	When a house is put up for sale, the seller is responsible for completing the [https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en/topics/property/updated-property-information-form-ta6-and-guidance-notes-published Law Society’s Property Information Form] (which is also referred to as a TA6) form. As part of the information about the property, the seller should include details about the physical condition of the property as well as disputes with neighbours. This means disclosing past disputes and anything that could cause a neighbour dispute in the future (even for something like a noise complaint). It can also mean relaying information as to how the dispute was resolved. These forms should include full disclosure so the potential buyer is aware of any circumstances that might lead to legal action if withheld.
−		+
−	This means disclosing past disputes and anything that could cause a neighbour dispute in the future (even for something like a noise complaint). It can also mean relaying information as to how the dispute was resolved.	+
−		+
−	These forms should include full disclosure so the potential buyer is aware of any circumstances that might lead to legal action if withheld ~~prior to the sale of the property~~.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =