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DATE: Thursday 7 May 2020, 10:00am - 11:00am- delivered via Zoom Video Conference
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Boundary disputes between neighbours are a perennial problem. They always have been and they probably always will be. They rarely end well. They cause a great deal of animosity and tension. And disputes can arise in relation to the smallest patch of land imaginable. Proportionality and logic get thrown out of the window, and the knives come out, figuratively at least.
In a well-meaning and sincere attempt to minimise the number of matters proceeding to litigation, a new Boundary Disputes Protocol has been prepared by senior members of the legal and surveying professions.
The Protocol applies to both residential and commercial properties. Unlike most legal protocols, compliance with this new Protocol is only voluntary, at least for now. It is aimed at minimising costs and preventing parties from descending into the pits of darkness and despair, also known as boundary litigation in the County or High Court.
The Protocol states that, as a preliminary step, both parties should refrain from interfering with any physical feature on or near the disputed land and avoid doing anything which might exacerbate hostility. Common sense some might say. But it is extraordinary how quickly common sense gets jettisoned.
The Protocol sets out a basic structure and timescale for the parties to follow in order to encourage the exchange of information. The structure can be summarised as follows:-
The Protocol cannot guarantee successful resolution but it should certainly be considered as a way of initiating a sensible dialogue with neighbours. It can be easy to lose a sense of perspective when land is involved and costs can escalate disproportionately. It should therefore be welcomed and embraced by anyone who is about to do battle over their boundary.
If you have any questions concerning boundary matters or the Protocol specifically, please contact Victoria Raven or Andrew Turner on 01242 586 841.
A chance to hear the latest on employment, property, corporate and restructuring and insolvency and to ask questions and share your opinions.
DATE: Thursday 7 May 2020, 10:00am - 11:00am- delivered via Zoom Video Conference
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