Problem with neighbour's wall

Dodgysailor

Dear all,

My garden is separated from my neighbour's garden by an old double brick wall which is slowly collapsing, mainly into my garden. At this point there is a significant gap and about 20 bricks have fallen into my garden. The wall is not too tall and will not hurt anyone if collapsing however someof the bricks that are hanging precariously could hurt my dog who likes to hang around the brickwall. I have discussed with the neighbours in person and written  two emails but they do not seem to be willing to take any action.
Anyone has any recommendations on how to take it from here? The wall belongs to my neighbour according to the deeds. 
Thanks

davilown

You could you could put a fence up on your side and then there’s no problem with the wall?
Are you certain it’s their wall? What do the deeds say?

KxMx

I too would recommended putting up something on your side. 

onylon

Is your neighbor aware of the state of the wall or are they blithely assuming that you are being a drama queen?

Leggitte

Who owns the wall?

Dodgysailor

The neighbour acknowledged that he owns the wall there is no doubt and he knows the sate of it. About putting something on my side this may be a temporary solution however the wall is leaning towards my side and anything I put there will have to take a good chunk of my garden, besides it will eventually be damaged by the collapsing wall. 
Someone mentioned contacting the council but I am not sure they have the power to do something.

rexmedorum

Are you asking your neighbout to sort it? Or to pay a part? If so maybe you could try shifting the conversation and ask if they mind if you replaced it at your own cost?

Swipe

I'd remove any loose or overhanging bricks that are likely to fall and place them on the neighbour's side.

FreeBear

Dodgysailor said: Someone mentioned contacting the council but I am not sure they have the power to do something.

If the council decide it is a dangerous structure and conclude that there is a risk of injury should the wall collapse, they can indeed take action. You would need to convince the council that there is a real risk, and let them follow procedure.

davilown

Dodgysailor said:

The neighbour acknowledged that he owns the wall there is no doubt and he knows the sate of it. About putting something on my side this may be a temporary solution however the wall is leaning towards my side and anything I put there will have to take a good chunk of my garden, besides it will eventually be damaged by the collapsing wall. 
Someone mentioned contacting the council but I am not sure they have the power to do something.

You need to check that they actually do - as before, check your deeds and download your neighbour's for £3 from the Land Registry.  If you put a fence up it will support the wall and your fence panels will still last the normal 10 years.

Dodgysailor

Interesting views , thanks all