Hedge ownership
Discussion
Probably been asked before but here goes. There is a superb rhodedendron, dividing gardens between our house and our neighbours. Couple of years ago they hacked into their side of it as it was over the main path in to their house. No problems there. I've now been asked if they can lop about 6 feet off the top as it looks a bit scraggy on their side. Wonder why!!
If you stand outside our front door, it's on the left hand boundary. Am I correct in assuming that it is actually their hedge bearing in mind it sits on the right hand side of their boundary, so they can do what they want to it? I would rather it wasn't touched as it is magnificent!
If you stand outside our front door, it's on the left hand boundary. Am I correct in assuming that it is actually their hedge bearing in mind it sits on the right hand side of their boundary, so they can do what they want to it? I would rather it wasn't touched as it is magnificent!
Contrary to popular opinion, there's no standard rule on responsibilities for boundaries. If ownership is not described in your deeds, or shown with 'T' marks on your conveyance plan, the Land Registry will normally assume shared ownership and responsibility.
A word of warning - if it ever comes to boundary disputes where a hedge line forms the boundary to a property, the Land Registry will often assess the boundary to lie on the centreline of the hedge as it exists when they survey it. We've encountered problems a few times where a big hedge has been kept cut back hard on one side but not on the other, so that the measured centreline of the hedge gradually shifts over the years toward the side that doesn't keep it cut back. We've 'lost' up to a metre and a half wide strip of land in some cases due to the Land Registry assessment of this situation. You'd be well advised to ensure that the hedge is kept at least equally well cut back on your side, therefore.
A word of warning - if it ever comes to boundary disputes where a hedge line forms the boundary to a property, the Land Registry will often assess the boundary to lie on the centreline of the hedge as it exists when they survey it. We've encountered problems a few times where a big hedge has been kept cut back hard on one side but not on the other, so that the measured centreline of the hedge gradually shifts over the years toward the side that doesn't keep it cut back. We've 'lost' up to a metre and a half wide strip of land in some cases due to the Land Registry assessment of this situation. You'd be well advised to ensure that the hedge is kept at least equally well cut back on your side, therefore.
JustinP1 said:
Hedges are usually planted by one party, inside their own boundary.
Is there any other marking to show where a boundary or fence may have stood before?
Popped round earlier to see them and give them the go ahead as long as they dont go below 6ft....All happy! Thanks anywayIs there any other marking to show where a boundary or fence may have stood before?
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