Neighbour Issues...
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Anti-Social Behaviour from your Neighbours
Anti-social behaviour can put a tremendous amount of strain on people and, if left unchecked, it can ruin a community all too soon, with disputes...
Bonfire Nuisance in Your Neighbourhood
If the type of domestic property you live in is suitable, it is perfectly legal to have a bonfire on your land and, contrary to popular belief,...
Dealing with Barking Dogs
It’s important to realise that barking is a dog’s means of communication. You might be surprised to know that the vast majority of people will tolerate a dog’s barking...
Dealing With Dangerous Dogs
In considering this issue, it’s important to make a clarification between two distinct issues. Firstly, there are certain breeds of dogs which are banned in the UK...
Dealing with Infestation
It isn’t necessarily the case that only filthy homes encourage the likes of mice and rats to cause infestation to a home. In fact, any area of a property or the...
Dealing with Noisy Neighbours
Some of us will have had to deal with noisy neighbours at one time or another. Often, this might be simply because of the types of personality they have and not...
Dealing with Pet Problems
Britain is renowned for being a nation of animal lovers and this is obviously reflected in the vast variety of pets we keep. Dogs, cats, goldfish, budgies, parrots,...
Is Your Neighbour Stealing from You?
Theft is a real problem in the 21st century – and we don’t mean stealing the milk from your doorstep, it’s more serious, sometimes invisible things that you should...
Neighbour Drainage and Guttering Issues
It’s nobody’s favourite scenario – there’s a blocked drain and you aren’t sure who’s responsible for it. There are three possible outcomes to...
Overgrown and Messy Gardens
Most people will take some pride in their gardens to one degree or another. Of course, some will be keener than others to show off their green fingers, and will want to...
Parking Disputes Between Neighbours
Many conflicts between neighbours arise as the result of disputes over parked cars. Of course, if you have a separate driveway then there isn’t a problem, but issues...
Problems Living In, or Near a Student House
It’s not what you really wanted to hear – the person who bought the big house next to you has converted it and is letting it out to a group of...
Problems With Neighbours' Children
You don’t want to be labelled a complainer, but sometimes your neighbours’ children can be more of a nuisance than a blessing. Older neighbours may remember a time...
Selling a House With Problem Neighbours
Problem neighbours can blight an entire community. Even more serious, they can have implications on the value of your own house if you’re looking...
The Most Common Neighbourhood Disputes
If you’re having issues with your neighbours, it be comforting to know that you’re far from alone! According to the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB),...
Top Tips When You're the New Neighbour
So you just moved into a new area and the last thing you want to do is fall out with the new neighbours. What are the best things you can do to...
What Constitutes Noise Pollution?
Noise levels can be a real problem in any neighbourhood and there are many issues surrounding noise pollution in a residential area that are covered by a hre...
