Extention being built next door should their guttering be hanging over on to our garden(over 12 inches)?

Answer 1

i doubt it as your garden is your land - and presumably their rain water will drain there too. Have a word with them.

Answer 2

Assuming that your garden is on your property, then the answer is no. If you live within the city limits your property and your neighbor's property are governed by the local codes and zoning regulations. Typically zoning regulations will dictate a side yard setback. This distance varies from district to district but it's normally 8 ft. or so. Many zoning regulations will state that no structures can be built within this setback. If this is the case where you live then your neighbor has grossly violated the zoning regulations. The first thing that you ought to do is contact your local code official and have him/her come to your house to see the problem. If your neighbor is violating the regulations then they'll probably shut down the project.

Answer 3

Contact your planning office, Solicitor, and Surveyor IMMEDIATLY.

The wall must be a "party wall" or boundary wall to be so close to your land - as such you have rights - your land is yours upwards to infinity - as theoretically you could build a 120 story skyscraper there - yes? So if its built there - its built on your land without your permission so ask for it to be removed - or you will have it "carefully removed" and forward the bill.

I suggest that if building works are not complete that you park a vehicle in the area "accidently" if practicable and "loose" the keys until you have a clear way forward - the more established the construction becomes the more difficult it is to have it adjusted

Answer 4

No their guttering, or anything of theirs, should not be 'hanging' over onto your property, this is what is known as trespassing.
Go round and see your neighbour and give him a week to have the offending item repositioned in his own property, if he fails to do this then you should have the item removed and have the bill sent to your neighbour,(put this in writing to your neighbour and keep a copy for yourself).
I'm puzzled as to how your neighbour was given the appropriate planning permission for this extension with the plans submitted showing that it would breach the boundary. Was planning permission asked for in the first instance? if not hten you can demand that the extension be removed at your neighbours expense.
Sort this out quickly as the longer you leave it then the harder it will be to resolve.

Answer 5

No. Nothing of theirs should be across the boundary between the properties. In fact most places have a set back where I live it is 4 feet from the line unless you get a variance from the proper authority. You can call your local code enforcement officer and ask their opinion.

Answer 6

Nope, if it is over the property line, it is over the property line. It does not matter how much. You are in the right if you go over and ask them to remove it or resituate it. Just remember your aditude will affect the outcome. I am sure you will ask nicely. Hope this helps. Good luck and have a good day!

Answer 7

Start charging them rent for anything that hangs over into your garden.

Answer 8

probably not, but is it really doing any harm.and is it worth falling out over.
you should be able to ask to see the plans for the extension if you haven't already. ask the councils planning department to check they have built it in the right place.
or just politely ask them to change them.

Answer 9

not if your garden is within your property lines!!!!! call the building inspectors and get it stopped...many communities have a 'grandfather' clause that allows such things to remain if they haven't been contested within a certain time frame...in other words it is assumed that you have "abandoned" the property and they have claimed it.

Answer 10

This is usually not permitted by most town ordinances. Look up your town's code enforcement officer - they'll advise you and check it out if required.