they also say they have rights of access to this lampost even though it is in our property. Can we force them to move it?
2007-02-24 09:37:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
doubt it. that should have been brought to your attention when you had the survey done for the house.
2007-02-24 09:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The lamppost is within your boundary. They own the lampost not you. They OWN the Ground the lamp is in not you and they can have access to repair and maintain it even against your wishes.
You can apply for possession of this piece of 'turf' but then you will end up with the cost of repairs and maintenance, You will then have to pay the council for the re-installation of 'suitable lighting' in this area and that can amount to £600 - £790 per post per light, then there is materials, contractors wages, repairs to the road surface for cable installation, Records amendment at council offices..... To cut a long story short Total cost = £1,500 - £2,000. Can you afford that much?
Is it worth it for the hassle?
Me, I'd leave it .....
This may not be what you want to hear but......
2007-02-25 01:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in the UK? Was the lampost there when you bought the property? If so, you haven't got a leg to stand on and you should raise the issue with your surveyors who should have pointed this out to you when you purchased the property.
2007-02-24 09:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most likely the town has an easment to the lampost. you don't always own what you think you do. i own 3 acres, but my township has legal easements to my property from the centerline of the road to 25 feet onto my property. i would'nt fight it, you'll probably be dis appointed.
2007-02-24 09:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by danswoodcrafts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They certainly have a right to access it but you will need a lawyer to look deeper into it if you want to force them to move it, much will depend on if there is something about it in the deeds to your property.
2007-02-24 09:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by Your Nuts! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's going to cause you a load of hassle. They can take your house away if it's in the way of progress. It's big brother stuff, so leave it alone.
2007-02-24 09:47:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If its the light thats the problem keep shooting it out and blame the vandals, they might get fed up of repairing it and rake it down.
2007-02-24 13:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should count yourself lucky they don't force you to pay for the electricity it uses.
A UK streetlamp (standard sodium one) uses about 5pence of electricity per night = £18.25 per year.
2007-02-24 09:48:05 · answer #8 · answered by Joe Bloggs 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋