Can boundary lines change?

Boundaries can also be changed by a boundary agreement between previous owners. If the boundary line cannot be agreed on the basis of what you can see in the deeds, you and your neighbour may want to consider agreeing to jointly appoint a chartered land surveyor.

Can a Neighbour move a boundary fence?

Your neighbour doesn’t have to change a wall or fence just because you want them to, for example making it higher for privacy. 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 a High Court judge tell you where your boundary is?

They are a High Court Judge, a County Court Judge, and a Judge in the Land Registration Tribunal. None of these will come out to your premises and tell you where your boundary is.

How are boundary disputes resolved in the courts?

There are presently two ways in which boundary disputes can be resolved by the Courts: Make an application to HM Land Registry. This might be to alter the register, or to have the boundary determined (this does not refer to a decision by the registrar, but to an entry on the register defining the boundaries).

Who are the people who can tell you where your boundary is?

There are three classes of person who have the authority to tell you exactly where your boundary is. They are a High Court Judge, a County Court Judge, and a Judge in the Land Registration Tribunal. None of these will come out to your premises and tell you where your boundary is.

When to be proactive about boundary line disputes?

And sometimes the landscape itself has changed, for example if a lake has dried up or someone built a fence in the wrong place. In these situations, spotting the line with your eyes isn’t possible. When you realize that you and your neighbor have different understandings of where the boundary line is, you should be proactive.

When do neighbors fight over a property boundary?

It simply entails a neutral jurist making a determination based on the applicable deeds and laws. Neighbors rarely begin random arguments over boundaries. More often, boundary issues arise when a property owner makes improvements or changes —erects a new fence or wall, for example.

What’s the law about fence and boundary line disputes?

In this article we are going to take a look at a legal sausage, the “equitable easement.” The law regarding fence and boundary line disputes is a combination of legislative statute and case law.

How does a case move through the court system?

The judge may allow an opportunity for the opposing attorney to re-cross examine. When the prosecution has called all the witnesses for its side of the case and presented all of its evidence, it rests its case. At this point, the defendant’s attorney may ask for a judgment of acquittal.