Anyone got any experience of boundary disputes?

[kingston12]

We moved into our house a few years ago, and were advised at the time that the adjoining semi-detached house had a conservatory that was built slightly over 'our land'.

Not much point in doing anything about that once it is built, but I am now looking at replacing the fencing on that side. The fence is a further 30cm over towards our side, on top of the 15cm or so that the conservatory comes in.

I know this is a tiny amount but the garden is only about 3m wide, so 45cm would make quite a big difference.

I guess my main questions are:

1. I am only basing this on the fact that I have assumed that the original boundary would be right in the middle of the two semi-detached houses. Is this usually the case?

2. Knowing the neighbour, the initial answer will be a resounding 'no'. Quite justified, I suppose, if he is not the one who moved the fence initially. Presumably, going to court over this would be a long and expensive process given the amount of benefit? Is there a quick legal method that would enfoce this if I am in the right?

Just to be clear, I'd only be asking for the fence to be moved back to the original position at my expense, NOT for the conservatory to be knocked down.

[defblade]

This will cost you far, far, faaaaarrrrrrr more than it could possibly be worth. I'd strongly suggest living with it, especially if you were happy with the garden when you bought the house. Or, moving to a place with a bigger garden would be cheaper.


Not entirely the dispute's fault, but

http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/leigh/9...80and_son_after_11_year_legal_battle/

should give you a flavour....