Author: Contend Legal
Leaks & Water Damage From a Neighbour’s Property
Understanding Water Damage from a Neighbour’s Property When water leaks or damage from a neighbour’s property affects your home, it can be both distressing and costly. Understanding what counts as water damage, how it typically happens, and what your rights are is the first step to resolving the issue effectively. Water damage from a neighbour’s…
Neighbour Harassment: Your Legal Rights and How to Take Action
Understanding Neighbour Harassment Neighbour harassment refers to any unwanted or aggressive behaviour by someone living nearby that causes you distress, alarm, or fear. This kind of behaviour can take many forms, but the common thread is that it disrupts your ability to enjoy your home and live peacefully. Examples of neighbour harassment include: The impact…
How to Stop Neighbour Harassment: Your Legal Rights and Next Steps
Understanding Neighbour Harassment Neighbour harassment involves a pattern of unwanted and distressing behaviour from someone living nearby. Unlike a one-off disagreement or minor annoyance, harassment is persistent and can seriously impact your wellbeing. Legally, harassment is defined under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 as conduct that causes alarm or distress and occurs on at…
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) and Alternatives
What are Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs)? Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) were legal measures introduced in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to help tackle persistent anti-social behaviour that causes harm, distress, or alarm to individuals or communities. Their primary purpose was to prevent repeated actions such as intimidation, vandalism, or nuisance behaviour that often disrupts neighbourhood…
Harassment Law in the UK
What is Harassment? What is Harassment? In the context of neighbour disputes, harassment refers to behaviour that is deliberate, persistent, and intended to cause distress, fear, or intimidation. Under UK law, harassment can take many forms, including repeated unwanted actions, threats, or conduct that significantly interferes with your right to enjoy your home peacefully. Examples…
The Mediation Process for Neighbour Disputes
Introduction to Mediation for Neighbour Disputes Mediation is a practical and effective way to resolve disagreements between neighbours without the need for lengthy or costly court proceedings. At its core, mediation is a voluntary process where an independent, trained mediator helps both parties discuss their concerns, explore solutions, and reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Unlike…
Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Guide to Solving Neighbour Disputes
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to a range of processes that help people resolve disputes without having to go through the formal court system. In simple terms, ADR offers ways for neighbours and others in conflict to reach an agreement outside of court, often saving time, money, and stress.…
How Court Orders and Injunctions Can Resolve Neighbour Disputes
Understanding Court Orders and Injunctions When disagreements between neighbours escalate and informal solutions fail, the law provides formal remedies to help resolve these issues. Two of the most important legal tools in this context are court orders and injunctions. Court orders are official decisions issued by a court, directing a person to do something or…
Dispute Resolution & Mediation: Legal Overview
Understanding Dispute Resolution & Mediation Neighbour disputes can arise for many reasons, often involving issues such as excessive noise, disagreements over property boundaries, or damage caused to a neighbour’s property. These situations can quickly become stressful and disruptive to daily life. Understanding your options for resolving such conflicts is important, and in most cases, it’s…
Property Boundaries Explained: Your Rights and How to Avoid Disputes
What Are Property Boundaries? Property boundaries are the invisible lines that define the exact limits of a piece of land or property. In UK law, these boundaries mark where your legal ownership begins and ends, separating your land from your neighbour’s. Knowing where these lines lie is essential – not just for peace of mind,…
