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We are able to assist you with all manner of neighbour issues.
Our team of Solicitors have experience in resolving a wide variety of neighbour disputes. Our solicitors will aim to have the dispute resolved quickly and amicably if possible.
Here at TV Edwards we cater for all manner of neighbour issues such as disputes regarding boundaries, Party Wall Awards, trees, noise nuisance, privacy, access or general nuisance.
Understanding Neighbour Disputes
Disputes with neighbours can be particularly challenging to navigate without legal advice. The close proximity of the other party can create tensions that aggravate your home life. Here at TV Edwards, we understand the irritation that neighbour disputes can cause.
When to seek legal advice
When disputes with neighbours arise, consulting a solicitor promptly is essential to gain a strong platform for achieving the desired solution. Early action will strengthen your argument, as solicitors will be able to immediately begin gathering evidence to bolster your claim.
Our dispute resolution solicitors will offer consultations, during which they can evaluate your case and put together a strategy, making the protection of your interests a priority.
Contact us to discuss your claim.
Private Neighbour Nuisance
There are 3 main types of private neighbour nuisance at common law.
- Encroachment onto a neighbour’s land
- Direct physical injury to a neighbour’s land
- Interference with a neighbour’s quiet enjoyment of their land
A private nuisance is essentially a violation of your property rights. It commonly occurs when a person is doing something on their own land (which they are legally entitled to do) but their action becomes a nuisance when the consequences of their act extend to the land of their neighbour.
More common examples include construction, noise, and anti-social behaviour. Our solicitors can help you find an agreeable solution to private neighbour disputes.
The Party Wall Act
The Party Wall Act 1996 provides a structure to enable neighbours who share a boundary to carry out building works that involve a party wall structure or excavations close to a neighbour’s property.
Anyone wishing to carry out work that comes under the Act must give all adjoining owners notice of those works.
Where a neighbour does not consent to the work as set out in the notice, a dispute will be deemed to have arisen. Under the Act the parties are entitled to appoint a party wall surveyor and there are certain requirements which need to be adhered to when the appointment is made. The surveyor will then make a decision on the works, this decision being known as an award.
Our solicitors are able to assist with any dispute arising from party wall works, appointment of a party wall surveyor or appeals against a party wall award.
Boundary Disputes with Neighbours
Boundary disputes often arise from a lack of clarification in land registry documents as to the boundary line between properties. In order to find a solution to these disputes, our team of solicitors will consider information from numerous sources.
These include the registered title plans, Ordnance Survey, the wording of the conveyance, photographs of the property and boundary agreements.
Our solicitors will then work with all relevant parties to establish a viable path forward based on the information available.
Other Neighbour Disputes
Other types of neighbour disputes that our expert solicitors can help you with include:
- Noisy neighbours
- Fence disputes
- Trees and high hedges
- Access and pathway disputes
- Trespass and right of way disputes
- Property maintenance
- Access to Neighbouring Land claims
How our Neighbour Dispute team can help
Here at TV Edwards, our solicitors specialise in navigating the complexities of neighbour disputes. We prioritise your interests and well-being to ensure an agreeable solution is reached. Our process typically involves:
- Case Assessment: We’ll evaluate the dispute and hear your case to determine the best approach to finding a solution.
- Evidence Gathering: We’ll collect documents, witness statements, and review legal documents to collect all available evidence.
- Negotiation and Mediation: Where we can, we’ll pursue cost-effective neighbour resolutions.
- Litigation Support: If the case has to go to court, we’ll advocate diligently on your behalf to secure rescission or damages.
- Transparent Communication: We provide clear, regular updates alongside unambiguous cost estimates throughout.
If you think this approach will help you, contact us or learn more about our wider dispute resolution process.
Why Choose TV Edwards?
- Highly ranked in legal directories – Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK
- Proven success – A track record of securing favourable outcomes in neighbour disputes
- Cost-effective solutions – We prioritise fair, practical resolutions to keep costs manageable
- Specialist expertise – Our lawyers have direct experience in working with the Land Registry
- Client-first approach – Clear, honest legal advice from start to finish, tailored to your case
Our Accreditations
TV Edwards is recognised in the Times Best Law Firms 2025, with Lexcel and Cyber Essentials accreditations. Our solicitors pride themselves on the highest standards of client trust and professionalism, alongside precision and integrity.
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Neighbour Dispute FAQs
Can I sell my house with an ongoing neighbour dispute?
Yes, but you’ll need to declare an ongoing legal dispute when you sell the property. If a dispute has not been formalised with legal action, you won’t need to declare it, but if it has, then you will.
How quickly can my dispute be resolved?
Every scenario is different, therefore it’s difficult to give a specific timeline on the resolution of your dispute. However, our solicitors will always endeavour to expedite elements of the legal process wherever possible to give you a favourable resolution as soon as possible.
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