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Major Reason for Boundary Disputes

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Major Reason for Boundary Disputes

What are the Main Reasons for Boundary Disputes?

Are you looking for the main reasons for boundary disputes? We discuss in this article the reasons behind many boundary disputes and ways to avoid them becoming legal disputes.

How Can I Find out the Boundary of my Property?

If you are wanting to find out your property boundaries, then you need to do a few things first. For example, you need to gather as much information as possible from the Land Registry. However, if this doesn't give you the answers you need, then you need to liaise with your neighbour and agree on your boundaries together. 

What is the boundary of my property?


Causes of Boundary Disputes

There are many reasons boundary disputes can be caused. However, it is important to try and avoid having a dispute, as it could end up going to court if the methods from the chartered surveyor don't work. Here are a few of the main causes for boundary disputes:

Boundary Fence or Wall Repairs 

If you need the fence or wall repairing that separates you and your neighbour, then it could cause a dispute over whose responsibility it is to repair it. 

Shared Driveway or Drainage Ownership

If you have a shared driveway, it may cause a boundary dispute if one party is using up more room than the other. Shared drainage ownership may also cause a boundary dispute; if it is unclear whose responsibility it is to solve any issues or handle repairs. 

Tall Hedges and Trees Overhanging

If your property has tall hedges or overhanging trees that are effecting your neighbouring property, then they could become angry, and this could result in a boundary dispute. For example, if the trees are hanging over the fence onto their side, or the tall hedges are affecting the amount of sunlight that comes into their home. 

Neighbour Encroaching onto your Land

Sometimes, your neighbour may encroach onto your land, which may cause a dispute. Whether it is done intentionally or not, it is important to try and resolve the issue as soon as possible in order to keep the peace.

How to Avoid a Boundary Dispute

It is so important to try and avoid boundary disputes with your neighbours, as it can cause so many problems and ruin your home life. 

There are many ways you can avoid having a boundary dispute, for example:  Make an agreement with your neighbour about who is responsible for what, so when a problem does occur, you know whose issue it is to solve, without having to argue about it.

Get in touch with a professional to find out the boundaries of your property, so you have all the information you need. Try to ensure you don't encroach onto your neighbours land and separate any shared parts of the properties equally. 

What is the Process for Resolving the Boundary Issue?

If you and your neighbour are involved in a boundary dispute, then you need to hire a professional, chartered surveyor to help. 

They will be able to tell you whose land is whose and will be able to help you solve your dispute, so it doesn't cause further problems. 

They have many different methods that they use to solve these disputes, including mediation. If none of the methods work, then the dispute will be taken to court.   


Do you have questions about  resolving Boundary Disputes in Kent or the surrounding areas? Would you benefit from the advice of a qualified RICS surveyor? Follow the link below to find out more.