Right Of Access To Property
Your Rights Under The Access To Neighbouring Land Act 1992
Access disputes can be a stressful time for neighbouring property owners and often require a rapid response. Our right of access lawyers are on hand to assist you, giving expert legal guidance when you need it most.
Our approach to right of access property law
Whether you need access to a neighbour’s property in order to carry out repairs to your own property, or you want to prevent someone from coming onto your land, we can help. Our team specialise in right of access to property law. We can step in and negotiate on your behalf, working towards a neighbourly solution that resolves the issue fast. We work alongside you to find the most practical solution for your needs, to minimise the risk of a dispute escalating to litigation.
Rights under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992
It’s fairly common for a homeowner who wants to repair their property to need access to a neighbouring property. Usually, the neighbour will give their permission and the work will proceed without a hitch. However, if a neighbour flatly refuses to grant permission, there are steps that can be taken to enforce a right of access.
One option is to see if any rights of access are included in your title deeds. These will be the first thing we check. Another option is to apply to the court for an order under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992. If you need to carry out essential repairs to your property and you cannot easily undertake the work without going onto your neighbour’s land, then this Act can give you permission to access.
At Osbornes Law, our lawyers have many years of experience in dealing with residential access disputes. We’ll help you get the access permissions you need, as efficiently and tactfully as possible, while avoiding a pattern of escalating disputes with your neighbour.
For information about any aspect of our property access or neighbour disputes services, call the team.
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