Neighour's extension on my land

VictorMeldew

That kink is part of the reason that I was confused as to whether the extension was on my land, and what delayed me in realising that it definitely is. The kink has always been there.

The extension crosses the boundary before the kink, and even if the corner of the extension was in the kink, the side of the extension is parallel with the side of his house so it would still have cut the corner of the kink off. I hope that makes sense!

Thanks for taking the time to look at it though.

marybishop

Victor - I really feel for you - what a horrible situation to be in. I did read the thread when it first started but haven't had time to catch up on all that's been said since so forgive me if I'm repeating things that have already been said by others.

Just a couple of points - does your surveyor specialise in boundary disputes and party wall matters. In a situation like this it's imperative you employ one that does because this sort of dispute can go all the way and you need someone who really knows what he's doing. Is he RICS?

Have you checked your insurance to see if you're covered for boundary disputes. These things can cost a fortune once you go down the route of surveyors, solicitors, etc so if your insurance company will cover it (or some of it) that would give you peace of mind.

If it can be proved that your neighbour's extension is trespassing then he will have to cut off the over-hang (OH dealt with a very similar situation and our client's neighbour had to do just that). You may decide to just live with the trespass but it could be picked up on a survey when you come to sell and cause problems then.

Sorry if I'm repeating what's already been said - just havent got the time to read through all the other posts.

Fingers crossed for you.

JonathanA

Am I being a bit thick here? Was the planning application approved on 10th June? If so, he's managed to build it very quickly. Or have I missed something?

SquatNow

silvercar wrote: »

If the extension is on your land, aren't you within your rights to attack the bit that is trespassing with a hammer?

That's what I pointed out!

Alternative, move you're fence 6 ft into his garden while he's away...

VictorMeldew

Thanks for the advice marybishop, I don't blame you for not reading the whole 9 pages!!

Unfortunately I don't have legal cover on my house insurance, so would have to pay for any legal expenses myself. I'm hoping that either the extension is pulled down, and the cost to me would be less than the extension is currently devaluing my house now, or that the compensation deal would more than cover my expenses. Would I be covered if I change my house insurance and get legal cover quick?! This sounds too easy/dodgy to work!

My surveyor is RICS registered, RICS gave me his number. I'm not sure if he specialises in boundary issues, but he said he was just about to be put on a list of surveyors that can mediate in boundary disputes.

JonathanA - the extension was almost finished by the time it was approved. This has led me to suspect that he's had insider info, either that or he's just arrogant.

SquatNow - if it's decided that the extension is coming down, I'll ask whether it'd be ok if I swing the first sledgehammer - everyone is welcome to come and help!!

SquatNow

VictorMeldew wrote: »

SquatNow - if it's decided that the extension is coming down, I'll ask whether it'd be ok if I swing the first sledgehammer - everyone is welcome to come and help!!

If enough of us turn up to help, you won't even need to go to court.

I can see the papers now...

"Online forum post leads angry mod to demolish illegally constructed extension while owner flees"

prudryden

SquatNow wrote: »

If enough of us turn up to help, you won't even need to go to court.

I can see the papers now...

"Online forum post leads angry mod to demolish illegally constructed extension while owner flees"

Count me in!!!

littleoldme_2

i have being read this with interest , ive had a quick look at the plans and location
from using there scale of the location it looks like there is at least 3meters from the side of their house to the smallest part of the fence(not exact as not sure where on the red line the boundary is) with his extension only being 2.8 m isnt it within their land?

has anyone else tried to work out the size ?
or have i too much time on my hands lol

SquatNow

littleoldme wrote: »

from using there scale of the location it looks like there is at least 3meters from the side of their house to the smallest part of the fence(not exact as not sure where on the red line the boundary is) with his extension only being 2.8 m isnt it within their land?

"Online forum post leads angry mod to demolish illegally constructed extension while owner flees then finds out OPs fence was in the wrong place all along"

VictorMeldew

Littleoldme - you've got me worried now - I've just tried measuring it on the plan but it's too small to do accurately! If it turns out the fence has been in the wrong place I'll be so embarrassed! This must win the longest, most pointless thread prize though if it is!

I've just been outside to measure the extension and it does measure 2.8m at the back. The eves and gutters add another 28cm to this though. If it was just the eves and the gutters hanging over I'd not be nearly as bothered as this would be less likely to show up on a survey.

Squatnow - very funny!!!:D