Am I responsible for weeds brambles etc. that grow from my land to my adjoin neighbours land UK thanks?

Question

If I'm fortunate enough to receive answers, would be very grateful if based upon UK---fact. many thanks

Answer 1

Yes, anything that overhangs from your garden is your responsibility,your neighbour can in fact cut them back,then by law he has to return the trimmings to you as they are your property.I is far easier in the long run for you to trim them yourself.

Answer 2

It is one of those odd ones where technically you may be responsible but how does your neighbour take action against you if you keep letting it happen. Are they going to go to court for a restraining order on your weeds? They could but would they. Most people have something growing on their side which manages to creep through the fence or hedge into the neighbours garden. If it was a lovely clematis your neighbour would probably not mind. And don't forget a "weed" is only a plant in the wrong place.

Just a cautionary note though. If your garden is in a real mess and the trespass of your weeds is severe, there is a section in the Planning Act that enables the Council to serve a notice on you requiring it to be tidied. If this ever happens then let me know (note my website below) - there is a way round it but I am not printing it here. I have a problem with people ripping of my advice and using it themselves, but usually in the wrong context likely to get others in trouble.

Answer 3

Yes you are responsible (UK) for any vegetation growth from your land into any adjacent land, whether it be trees, shrubs or any plants including weeds. You are responsible for trimming your vegetation at your boundary - or if a neighbour does so for you, he can return such trimmings to you for disposal.
You are not generally responsible for seeding of weeds into neighbouring gardens - however, should the seeds be of invasive weeds, such as ragworts, knotweed, etc. (which must be controlled or eradicated by law) then your neighbours may have a case against you. You can check regarding invasive weeds on the Defra website - there are 5 injurious weeds listed there under the Weeds Act 1959.
You have an assumed right to enter neighbouring land for the purposes of controlling the growth of your trees and vegetation but it is always wise to do so with the land-owners agreement.

Answer 4

You should take time to get rid of the weeds ( Root and all) on your side, because you are responsible for the roots creeping from your side. If you cannot clean your garden yourself, get a gardener to do it for you. If you can prove that you don't have a weed problem on your side, then your neighbours cannot complain.
Why start an argument over weeds?

Answer 5

Hi,

Because it is nature taking it's course you cannot be held liable.

Your neighbour could object to the growth but if he does object he should be willing to allow you to enter his property to cut the weeds down.

If the adjoining property is a field you usually have the right to enter and stick to the edges so as to cut down weeds etc.
but it is always best to ask the owner.

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Answer 6

When a hedge in the front garden over grows onto the pavement, you are responsible for it. I don't see why weeds and brambles are any different.

Answer 7

Yes you are, although most reasonable neighbours will cut them back if they are bothering them. We regularly butcher our neighbours trees if they are nobbing us off...

Answer 8

Yes, you are responsible as i is your property taking over their space... though f they are decent they shoud just cut it back themselves - or - if not allow you access to do this...

Answer 9

Yes, you're responsible........but he/she is responsible for making you a cup of tea/giving you a beer when the job's done!

Answer 10

So what do you really want to know about?