Denial Of Access After 20 Years

[Granddad88]

We have had access to our rear for over 20 years over what was open ground, now fenced; the land has now been leased and lessees are denying us vehicular access. Our property is rented. What rights do I have?

[ToraToraTora]

is there a right of access on the land register for the property? You can check even though you rent, then your landlord can enforce. If not you have no rights of access.

[Granddad88]

Thanks very much for quick response. I do not know how to check the Land Register; can you help here please? I should add that when we moved here it was under a local housing association and now belongs to a commercial group, who have leased the now fenced compound to the local council. This is a sheltered retirement scheme.

[ToraToraTora]

see here, you want a title register search, it will contain charges, covenants, access rights, with maps etc, costs £30 for full conveyancing deeds, you may be able to get away with the £15 for title plan option.
https://www.land-search-online.co.uk/land-registry//?i=land-registry-search&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2aGKw7j42gIVL7ftCh2Bww3KEAAYASAAEgJwCvD_BwE

[Peter Pedant]

hmm no land lawyers contributing

yeah agree 3T
I think this is a right only your landlord or head leaseholder can enforce ( and he may not wish to)

[murraymints]

do you have a rental agreement with such detail... ?