What kind of roof does my Neighbour have?

On My side, the soffits and fasicas … read more When our 1970s detached house was built the gutters and part of the roof along one side overhangs the neighbours property. If we need to … read more

What happens if your neighbour builds over your property line?

If your neighbour has built inside or over his building line, or even worse, has built over the border of your property he has encroached on your property. The same applies where your neighbour has built his balcony or roof or any part of his building over your land.

Is the neibour building attached to my linked detached?

So, my property is a linked detached house ( connected via garages) my neighbour had decided to build what looks like a continuation of his garage to the rear of the property. I know this can be done under permitted development laws due to the size but the problem I have is they had attached it to my rear wall.

Do you need permission to build on your neighbour’s property?

The boundary line, known sometimes as the line of junction, is what separates your property from the property you share with your neighbour. If you move past that line, then you are technically building on property which is owned by you and your neighbour, that you will need to seek permission in accordance with the Party Wall Act.

Is the front of my neighbours house shared?

I live in a semi detached property. The boundary walls and fence are shared, as are the down pipes serving the guttering. The front down pipe is on … read more I own an ex semi detached council house, my neighbours house is still authority owned and managed by an association.

Wooden beams to support the structure have been attached and then the steel or plastic sheet roof. He says that he is entitiled to do it and that the felt hanging down from my garage roof is 2 inches over his border. My garage wall is on the border and my garage is attached to my house.

What does my Neighbour have in his garage?

My neighbour has attached a wooden roofed structure to my garage wall. My garage is an extension attached to the house buit before I came with full planning permission. This structure goes across his patio like a summer shelter. Wooden beams to support the structure have been attached and then the steel or plastic sheet roof.

Why do some of my neighbours damage my house?

More than a quarter of us have had our homes damaged by neighbours with damage to shared walls or fencing, accidental damage caused by the neighbours themselves or their children or guests, or damage from their un-kempt gardens, their problems with pests or vermin or from water damage caused by them.

What happens if I attach something to my Neighbour’s wall?

If you go ahead and attach something, then you can technically be prosecuted for criminal damage, although cases are sporadic. “Do not drill your neighbour’s wall because you will be breaking the law in the UK. You will also be liable for any costs for repairing any damage caused!”

Why did my next door neighbour damage his roof?

We live in a terraced house and a couple of weeks ago had our roof completely re-roofed. Our next door neighbour came round and claimed that a part of the felt underneath his roof and the tile above have been damaged due to our roofer walking on there.

Who is responsible when tree falls on neighbor’s garage?

Who is responsible, when your tree, or a branch from your tree, falls on your neighbor’s garage or fence or shed and causes serious damage? Trees that might have started out small and manageable have a natural tendency to grow and mature so that, in time, branches overhang a property line.