What is the law on boundary hedges?

What is the law on boundary hedges?

You are permitted to trim back any branches or roots that encroach the boundary line onto your property, whether manually or by using a petrol or battery hedge trimmer; however if you cut back any further and go over the boundary line, legally you could be taken to court for damaging your neighbour’s property – so use …

Do I have to cut my hedge on my Neighbours side?

The responsibility for boundary hedge cutting is shared. Both you and your neighbour should be trimming each other’s respective side of the hedge. You are free to cut back roots or branches that are within your property’s boundaries. However, you’re only allowed to trim the growth on your property.

Can my Neighbour remove hedge between our properties?

Can I remove my boundary hedge? You are allowed to trim or maintain your side of the hedge to the boundary in this instance as long as that doesn’t kill the hedge, but it is considered to be shared property, so you’ll need to come to an agreement with your neighbour in order to remove it legally.

How close to a boundary can you plant a hedge?

In situations where you cannot agree with your neighbour to jointly plant a hedge on your property boundary, it is prudent to leave a gap of at least two to three feet between the boundary and your hedge.

How can I get my Neighbour to cut his leylandii hedge?

Sometimes a letter from a solicitor is enough to prompt the owner of the hedge to cut it back. If not, you can contact your local council for a complaint form. The owner of the hedge cannot be forced to cut the hedge below 2 metres in height or to remove it entirely.

How close can a hedge be to a house?

For hedge plants, a minimum distance of three metres is enough to give plant room to grow without damaging property. If you want to plant a tree near a building, allow at least five metres.

Can I reduce the height of my Neighbours hedge?

You are allowed, by law, to prune the roots or branches of a hedge if it’s a nuisance and protruding into your garden. And therefore your neighbour can do the same if it’s your hedge. If the height is the problem do not attempt to trim it without advice from a property solicitor.

Why is my hedge on my Neighbor’s side?

1. The Roots Of The Hedge Affecting Your Property. This may occur when the hedge’s roots begin to protrude from your side and slowly destroy the areas that are cemented. This can even make your home area look messy. This is quite a sensible reason since your neighbor has no share on your property.

Is it legal to cut back hedges on your property?

You are free to cut back roots or branches that are within your property’s boundaries. However, you’re only allowed to trim the growth on your property. Going further may result in your neighbour taking you to court for property damage. Important laws on cutting the boundary hedges that you should be aware of:

Who is responsible for maintaining a boundary hedge?

You are the owner of the hedge if the trunk and roots are on your property. Hedges that sit on boundary lines are owned by both households. You are responsible for maintaining your hedge to avoid damages to your neighbour’s property.

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What happens if you plant a hedge on your property boundary?

As hedges grow in width over time, if you plant one on the boundary it will end up encroaching significantly on your neighbour’s property in time, which can cause issues either with the existing neighbour or future ones.

Do you have to cut a hedge on your neighbour’s side?

If, for example, your overgrown hedge is pushing on your neighbour’s fence and eventually damages it, you will stand liable. You do NOT have to cut your hedge on your neighbour’s side unless the growth is threatening to damage their property.

Who is responsible for the maintenance of a hedge?

Formal hedges, however, may need maintenance from 2 to 3 times. You are the owner of the hedge if the trunk and roots are on your property. Hedges that sit on boundary lines are owned by both households. You are responsible for maintaining your hedge to avoid damages to your neighbour’s property.

Can a hedge trimmer be used over the boundary line?

You are permitted to trim back any branches or roots that encroach the boundary line onto your property, whether manually or by using a petrol or battery hedge trimmer; however if you cut back any further and go over the boundary line, legally you could be taken to court for damaging your neighbour’s property – so use your trimmer with care.