What is the law on cutting Neighbours trees?
What is the law on cutting Neighbours trees?
Cutting back trees You have a common law right to cut back tree branches that overhang onto your property. The law states that any branches cut off belong to the person on whose land the tree originally grew, so you should ask your neighbour if they want them back, or if they are happy for you to dispose of them.
Can I throw my Neighbours branches back NZ?
If the roots or branches of your neighbour’s tree encroach on your land, you can cut them back to the boundary line. In law, this is called “abatement”. Cuttings and fruit belong to the tree owner. You can put them back on their property, taking care not to cause any damage, or ask for them to be removed.
Can a neighbour remove the fence between their properties?
You can remove the fence between your properties, there is no law to have a fence! But, I would confirm with the council beforehand. You should write a letter to the council explaining your situation and why the gap has become an issue for you and your family. It sounds like you will gain a few feet of the garden if they have erected a fence.
Can a neighbour extend their property without planning permission?
After being thwarted by council planners, the neighbour had expanded the proposals and gone ahead under permitted-development rules. These allow homeowners to extend their property without planning permission and there’s not a thing Flannagan or Leeds city council can do about it.
Can a neighbour take down a shared wall?
Yes, because you erected/paid for the fence you are the owner, but can still be classed as a shared wall because it is sitting on the thin line of your boundaries. You can remove the fence when you want because it is yours.
Why was my neighbour allowed to build a dormer extension?
But, five months later, Flannagan arrived home to find work had started on a bigger dormer extension. After being thwarted by council planners, the neighbour had expanded the proposals and gone ahead under permitted-development rules.