legal questions

[MJTucker]

If I write to my neighbour about the boundaries between our properties and he doesn't answer my questions, what action must I take to have him answer

[maggie01]

Depends what questions you are asking him. Perhaps you need a solicitors letter.

[Peter Pedant]

If it is a boundary dispute, you need legal advice and AB is not a safe place for this.

[kepla]

I would suggest that you consult with the solicitor and surveyor you used when you bought the property. They should have made certain of the property boundaries prior to purchase. If not, then you are owed an explanation.

[Aschenbach]

It may not be worth the cost of instructing solicitors depending on the nature of the dispute.

The title deeds usually specify where the border lies and who is responsible for its upkeep.

Land Registry plans are not necessarily exact.

[maggie01]

I just wanted to say that we had problems with a neighbor once about boundaries. We went to a solicitor and got a copy of the title deeds. Now whenever we move we always get a copy just encase we need it. Stops arguments before they start.

[MustafaTinkl]

To answer your question, there is no action whatsoever that you can take to make him answer your questions. If he totally ignores you there is nothing at all that you can do about that. Under this circumstance, if you feel strongly about some boundary matter then your only recourse is to go to Court to obtain an appropriate declaration. It helps substantially if beforehand you can obtain a letter from the Land Registry supporting your point of view, but if it is matter of only an inch or two the Registry will not get involved. Deeds were done away with a couple of years or more ago, and the only thing that counts now is how your boundaries are Registered at the Land Registry. To see this click this link

http://www.landregisteronline.gov.uk/lro/servlet/TitleSearchServlet

and it tells you how to proceed. There are two sections, The Register and The Plan, and you may wish to see both and make a copy of each.

[gw1]

I thought maybe popping round and having some dialogue with him might be a first step?