Do you have to inform neighbors?
Do you have to inform neighbors?
There is no legal requirement for you to consult your neighbours, but you should consider to do so out of courtesy. This can often prevent future disagreements between both parties.
Can my Neighbour access my property?
Generally speaking, unless under specific circumstances, accessing your neighbours land without their permission is trespassing. Our advice is to always approach your neighbour first before accessing their property.
How can I find out about my Neighbours house?
The best way to suss out the neighbours is to meet them and judge with your own two eyes. After a house viewing, take some time to knock on the doors of the properties next door. Have a friendly chat, ask about the neighbourhood, while at the same time try to suss out more information about the neighbours.
What is a Neighbour notification notice?
Neighbour notification is required for applications for planning permission, planning permission in principle, and approval of matters specified in conditions. The Council is required to notify those with an interest in “neighbouring land” of a planning application.
Can I go into my Neighbours garden?
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.
Can a Neighbour put scaffolding on my property?
A There is no general legal right allowing neighbours to put scaffolding on someone else’s land. Generally, scaffolding put up without permission is a trespass. In fact, a trespass may occur even without any scaffolding being on the land itself.
Can I find out who my Neighbours mortgage is with?
You can find out which mortgage company owns the note on a house by browsing the online records for the county or city where the property is located. Where online records are not available, you can review the mortgage deed in person at the county or city recorder’s office.
How do I know if I have bad neighbors?
First, look for signs of disrepair and neglect. Make sure you look at all the homes surrounding your potential buy, as well as homes down the street and behind your property. Look for uncut grass, garbage and other clutter left in the yard, and weedy flowerbeds. Also, look closely at the homes and buildings around you.
Can I paint my Neighbours fence on my side?
If your neighbour owns the wall or fence You can’t make changes to your side without their permission, such as painting it. If the wall or fence seems dangerous, point this out because your neighbour might not be aware.
Can my Neighbour come into my garden to paint his fence?
Only the owner of the fence may make any changes to it, even where the other side of the fence is on neighbouring property. This means that if you erect a fence in your garden, your neighbour must ask for permission before painting or staining their side of it.