Can a Neighbour remove a boundary hedge?

Can a Neighbour remove a boundary hedge?

Can I remove my boundary hedge? You are allowed to trim or maintain your side of the hedge to the boundary in this instance as long as that doesn’t kill the hedge, but it is considered to be shared property, so you’ll need to come to an agreement with your neighbour in order to remove it legally.

Can a Neighbour cut my hedge without permission?

You are allowed, by law, to prune the roots or branches of a hedge if it’s a nuisance and protruding into your garden. And therefore your neighbour can do the same if it’s your hedge. If the height is the problem do not attempt to trim it without advice from a property solicitor.

Who is responsible for cutting my side of my Neighbours hedge?

The responsibility for boundary hedge cutting is shared. Both you and your neighbour should be trimming each other’s respective side of the hedge. You are free to cut back roots or branches that are within your property’s boundaries. However, you’re only allowed to trim the growth on your property.

Can I replace my fence with a hedge?

Replacing a hedge with a fence can be a great way to reduce the maintenance involved in a sensible way, as well as providing a tougher, more durable boundary marker. If you need to remove a hedge, first check your deeds and make sure you have the legal right to do so.

By law you are entitled to cut back the roots and growth of your neighbour’s hedges where they cross into your property, however you are not allowed to cut hedges on their property without permission. Similarly, your neighbour can trim your hedge on their property if it is becoming an issue.

Why is My Neighbour replacing my boundary fence?

It is a boundary between our gardens and there is nothing to replace their side as far as I am aware (plants etc). The new fence has been erected in the same position as the original. The fence they took down was the original from when the houses were built. There is a covenant in our Title Deeds that states we are responsible for its maintenance.

What kind of fence does my new neighbour have?

My new neighbour has removed… My new neighbour has removed the fence along our shared boundary (which I believe was ours – erected by the previous owner), and erected a new, significantly higher fence (2.05m) in it’s place, with no attempt to talk to me about it.

Is there a shared boundary between my house and my Neighbour?

My new neighbour has removed the fence along our shared boundary (which I believe was ours – erected by the previous owner), and erected a new, significantly higher fence (2.05m) in it’s place, with no attempt to talk to me about it. The documentation from my house puchase suggest the boundary is either shared or owned by me (documents differ).

Can a neighbour remove the fence without my consent?

The neighbour should not do this without your consent, even if itis a party fence. However the fact remains that he/she has been done and sowhat can you do about it?