Any neighbouring extensions should not encroach onto other people s land regardless of height however as intimated this could easily remedied when tied into the new build.
Neighbours extension roof overhangs my property.
My neighbour has a shed in his garden the roof of which overhangs my fence and the rain runs off directly onto the fence and supporting fence post causing it to rot out.
I have spoken to my neighbour twice over recent months asking him to reposition his shed in order to alleviate the problem but to no avail.
Rule of thumb is 1 meter from the boundary of adjoining properties land or right up to it.
If you are building a new extension or property very close to or on the boundary you need to consider whether you have you left room for any guttering etc.
According to the survey my neighbors fence and carport overhang are on my side.
If your neighbour refuses to cut their roof back so that it is within their boundary your only option would be to take them to court although there is a possibility that the courts will say that 3 inches is too small a trespass to make a ruling on.
What are my rights in this situation.
I would speek to them and explain your building intention s and find anothere.
The same applies where your neighbour has built his balcony or roof or any part of his building over your land.
I had a great neighbor until now.
A gutter overhanging many feet up in the air may be considered by the court as a trivial trespass.
The house is now owned by a.
Your neighbour s overhanging roof is a simple matter of encroachment.
I have lived there for 18 years and never minded.
Nothing from there building should intrude over the boundary between your two properties this is a legal fact it doe s happen sometimes however this requires your written consent your neighbours may not have known this but the conservertory company should have.
The houses were built by the same person and have been there for many years.
What can i do about neighbors fence and carport overhang on my property.