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access to garden?
my neighbour has decided she wants to put a padlock on the gate between our houses due to the fact my daughter 7 sometimes forgets to shut it. which is fair enough. she is more interested in playing with her friends. my question is...
is she able to do this? she claims the ally is on her land however we have a gate at the end of the ally to our garden is she able to padlock the gate thus preventing us gaining access to the back of our house?
is she able to do this? she claims the ally is on her land however we have a gate at the end of the ally to our garden is she able to padlock the gate thus preventing us gaining access to the back of our house?
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Check the deeds. If they give you a right of access she cannot deny you access. Also, if you have enjoyede unrestricted access for more than 15 years then a right of way exists.
However, if leaving the gate open is a problem then discuss alternatives with her, such as you both having a key or fitting a 'closer'!
As is mentioned on this board frequently, it is much better to discuss problems with neighbours and reach an amicable compromise, rather than reaching for the law straight away!
Check the deeds. If they give you a right of access she cannot deny you access. Also, if you have enjoyede unrestricted access for more than 15 years then a right of way exists.
However, if leaving the gate open is a problem then discuss alternatives with her, such as you both having a key or fitting a 'closer'!
As is mentioned on this board frequently, it is much better to discuss problems with neighbours and reach an amicable compromise, rather than reaching for the law straight away!