Neighbours

[douglas9401]

A while ago we had our Sky dish moved because our next-door heighbour's tree was interfering with reception even when not in leaf. That neighbour has now planted another tree in such a position that, when mature, will do the same again. As a side issue it's tight against the hedge which divides our front gardens so will soon overhang my lawn creating shade where it's neither wanted or needed.
Did I mention that we (and every other neighbour in the area) have absolutely no communication with them due to some real or imagined slight from years ago that was never made clear?
The questions (at last) are, are they at liberty to plant the tree knowing that it will result in interference to my signal and if it overhangs my property can I trim it back to the property line?
This would be under Scots law.
Ta.

[woofgang]

Don't know about scots law but here in the Uk you have no right to a satellite signal. In the Uk you may trim back overhanging growth provided the tree doesn't have a preservation order on it. Strictly you should offer the prunings back to the owner of the tree.

[cassa333]

Don't know about scots law but I would dig out your side of the fence and put a root guard in to stop the roots encroaching into your garden.

I'm not sure of this bit but someone said it will also hamper the tree growing too much your side.

Who has responsibility for the fence? If it is you you could warn him that his tree shouldn't interfeer with the fence, and that includes pushing it out of shape as it grows.

[gingejbee]

And there's me thinking that Scotland WAS part of the UK.

[woofgang]

pick pick pick gingelbee! :-)

[gingejbee]

That poor headmistress has been severely castigated for a similar crime, woof....!

[woofgang]

not by me!

[heathfield]

Here's what Scots law says about it...

http://www.stirling.gov.uk/__documents/temporary-uploads/economy,-planning-_and_-regulation/supp-guidance-sept-2012/sg32-trees-and-the-law.pdf

[douglas9401]

Some light reading for gingebee, not being sniffy, just going for accuracy. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scots_law

Many thanks for all of your replies, I'll mull it over.