How do I complain about untidy gardens?

How do I complain about untidy gardens?

If weeds or brambles and the like in a neighbour’s garden are causing problems on your side of the property boundary, it can amount to a nuisance which you can report to the Environmental Health Department of your local council who can pursue legal action.

Can the council force you to tidy your garden?

‘Councils have long since been able to intervene and ask an owner or occupier who neglects a piece of land to tidy up the site, and to fine them if no action is taken. Anyone can complain to the council about the condition of any land in its area. The council may also act without a complaint being made.

Do I have a right to privacy in my garden?

Right to privacy The good news is, you don’t necessarily have to put up with it – you do have a right to your privacy. If all else fails, your local authority should be able to help. The same goes for security cameras – they should only film within the confines of your garden or public space.

Can I throw my Neighbours branches back?

Under common law, a person may cut back any branch (or root) from a neighbour’s tree that overhangs or encroaches onto their property. any branches, fruit or roots that are removed must be carefully returned to the tree owner unless they agree otherwise. all work must be carried out carefully.

Can a Neighbour complain about my garden?

Having a neighbour who does not look after their garden or take care of it to the point it is overgrown, you are well within your rights to complain. But if the weeds are growing over your fence then you would be in your rights to complain. Brambles or other plants can grow quickly especially in the summer months.

Can a Neighbour come into my garden?

Generally speaking, your neighbour should not go onto your land without your permission. There are some situations where they may be able to access your land in order to complete repairs to their property, and their right to do this may be set out in the title deeds for the home.

What can I do about my Neighbours overhanging trees?

Your neighbour can cut any branches that are overhanging into their garden as long as they only remove the bits on their side of the boundary. If they want you to cut your tree or hedge just because they don’t like the way it looks, it’s up to you whether you do the work.

What are my rights if a Neighbours tree overhangs my garden?

You have a common law right to cut back tree branches that overhang onto your property. The law states that any branches cut off belong to the person on whose land the tree originally grew, so you should ask your neighbour if they want them back, or if they are happy for you to dispose of them.

How do I get more privacy in my garden?

1. Work with your garden’s boundaries.
2. Balance evergreens and deciduous options.
3. Work with a sloping garden.
4. Create a small and subtly private corner.
5. Use a canopy for overhead protection.
6. DIY a garden screen.
7. Carefully consider the positioning of outbuildings.
8. Choose low seating in a built up courtyard.

Can a Neighbour enter my garden without permission UK?

England and Wales Generally, if you go onto your neighbour’s land without their permission, you are trespassing. However, if you need to repair your home and to do so need access via your neighbour’s land, you may go onto your neighbour’s land without getting their permission.