Rights

Your legal protections when dealing with neighbour problems including noise, boundaries, trees and harassment. Articles explain specific legislation and how it applies to common disputes.

Blocked Drains and Sewers Outside: Who Is Responsible?

Who is responsible for a blocked drain or sewer outside your home, you or the water company? Since the 2011 transfer the rules are clear. Here is how to tell.

Establishing Rights Over Fences & Boundaries

Neighbour fence disputes often come down to checking property deeds, but adverse possession and undocumented changes can complicate who owns what.

Japanese Knotweed: Who Is Responsible?

What your legal rights are when Japanese knotweed spreads from your neighbour's garden onto your property.

Legal Aid Cuts Make Fighting Disputes More Expensive

Proposed legal aid cuts will make it harder and costlier for ordinary people to afford help settling disputes like neighbour disagreements.

Public Rights of Way in England and Wales

Know your rights on England and Wales public paths, from footpaths to byways, and what landowners must maintain.

Shared Driveway Disputes: Know Your Rights

Most shared driveway disputes start because people don't know their actual rights until something goes wrong, so check your title deeds first.

Smart Doorbells and Security Cameras: Your Neighbour's Privacy Rights

When your smart doorbell or security camera films your neighbour's property, you could face legal trouble and harassment claims.

The Housing Act 1996 Explained

How social landlords can apply for injunctions against tenants for anti-social behaviour under the Housing Act 1996.

The Laws on Dangerous Dogs

UK law bans four dog breeds and controls dangerous dogs by type, with rules on ownership, exemptions and public safety requirements.

What Are Restrictive Covenants?

You've just bought your dream home and decided to build that conservatory you've always wanted. Six months later, a solicitor's letter lands on your...

What to Do When Your Neighbour's Ring Doorbell Records Your Property

Your neighbour's Ring doorbell might be filming your home without your knowledge, here's what you can legally do about it.

Your Neighbour's Heat Pump Is Too Loud: What Are Your Rights?

Heat pumps are popping up in gardens across the UK. Government grants and net zero targets mean more households are switching from gas boilers.

Your Rights on Trees & Overhanging Branches

You can trim overhanging branches from a neighbour's tree, but you can't keep the fruit or flowers that fall on your side.

Your Rights Under Noise & Statutory Nuisance Act 1993

Nobody wants to fall out with their neighbours, but when next door's music is shaking your walls at 2am or their dog barks non-stop while they're at...

Your Rights Under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992

You can go to court for access to a neighbour's land if repairs on your property require it and they've refused permission.

Your Rights Under the Clean Air Act 1993

You can report dark smoke from nearby businesses or factories under the Clean Air Act 1993, and offenders can be fined up to £20,000.

Your Rights Under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998

Find out what the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 means for you, including ASBOs, sex offender orders and your protection from anti-social behaviour.

Your Rights Under the Criminal Justice & Police Act 2001

Know what you can and can't do under the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001, including rules on public drinking and anti-social behaviour.

Your Rights Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 gives you rights against air pollution, smoke, noise and other nuisances affecting your home and neighbourhood.

Your Rights Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

You can request information from any UK public authority by writing to them, and they must respond within 20 working days.

Your Rights Under the Human Rights Act 1998

The Human Rights Act 1998 protects everyday rights like free speech and fair trials, though the government can limit them in cases like national security.

Your Rights Under the Local Government Act 2000

Local councils must work to improve your community's wellbeing and listen to residents about decisions that affect where you live.

Your Rights Under the Noise Act 1996

Know what you can do about excessive noise at night and when councils can take action under the Noise Act 1996.

Your Rights Under the Party Wall Act 1996

You need to notify your neighbour at least two months before altering a party wall, or you could face legal action and disputes.

Your Rights Under the Protection From Harassment Act 1997

Harassment under UK law covers repeated behaviour that causes alarm or distress, and you can take legal action against someone who's targeting you.

Your Rights When a Neighbour's Short-Term Let Becomes a Nuisance

What legal options you have when your neighbour's short-term rental is causing problems and disrupting your peace.