Crankarm
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I would urge you visit a high street solicitor who deals with property disputes. You should get 30 minutes free consultation for an outline of the legal position.
Who actually owns the boundary wall that separates both your and your neighbours structures? If it's yours he cannot touch it. To do so would be a trespass and should he or his agents cause damage then you would have an action against him. If it's unclear then the Party Walls Act might have some relevance although a solicitor would be able to advise you more fully.
If drainage is involved then there may be building regulations to comply with and if your neighbour routes drainage or waste water onto your premises he would have to have an exisiting legal right to do so or if not seek your permission which from what you have said you would be unwilling to give.
As suggested take a few pictures before any remedial work takes place and also take some measurements. If need be film any works as they take place if you feel your neighbour or his agent are trespassing or compromising causing damage to your property.
The police will be of no help whatsoever as it is a civil dispute. However if your neighbour's behaviour is threatening or aggressive, or you feel he will actually assualt you then you should insist the police attend.
As I say I would urge contacting a solicitor. Just saying you can't afford one is a bit defeatist if you have not visited one. In situations like this you need people who know what they are talking about and who are representing YOU. A good solicitor could draught a quick letter to your neighbour which would be money well spent in the long run IMHO. If your neighbour then ignores this then he does so at his peril. A solicitor could obtain an injunction to stop him carrying out a trespass and any work if it is going to compromise your property. A solicitor will be the only way to seek damages from your neighbour if you suffer loss or detriment to your property.
Who actually owns the boundary wall that separates both your and your neighbours structures? If it's yours he cannot touch it. To do so would be a trespass and should he or his agents cause damage then you would have an action against him. If it's unclear then the Party Walls Act might have some relevance although a solicitor would be able to advise you more fully.
If drainage is involved then there may be building regulations to comply with and if your neighbour routes drainage or waste water onto your premises he would have to have an exisiting legal right to do so or if not seek your permission which from what you have said you would be unwilling to give.
As suggested take a few pictures before any remedial work takes place and also take some measurements. If need be film any works as they take place if you feel your neighbour or his agent are trespassing or compromising causing damage to your property.
The police will be of no help whatsoever as it is a civil dispute. However if your neighbour's behaviour is threatening or aggressive, or you feel he will actually assualt you then you should insist the police attend.
As I say I would urge contacting a solicitor. Just saying you can't afford one is a bit defeatist if you have not visited one. In situations like this you need people who know what they are talking about and who are representing YOU. A good solicitor could draught a quick letter to your neighbour which would be money well spent in the long run IMHO. If your neighbour then ignores this then he does so at his peril. A solicitor could obtain an injunction to stop him carrying out a trespass and any work if it is going to compromise your property. A solicitor will be the only way to seek damages from your neighbour if you suffer loss or detriment to your property.
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That's such a horrible position to be in. Spent many many hours driving the kids around the countryside just to avoid going home when our neighbours bullying sh*thead boyfriend was there, 5 years ago.
