Hi
My neighbours have been harassing me since I moved in 4 years ago. Over the last two years they've changed tactics, from the usual racist remarks and damaging property, to getting their solicitor to threaten court proceedings about my waste pipe which exits my house straight through to their cellar (the houses are attached and used to be one large house). The houses are Grade II listed and in a conservation area.
We've gone in circles and back to square one and I need your advise please. The deeds are unclear and no right of way for drainage is mentioned. So legally we have an issue. The pipe has been there for about 19 years, and the neighbours have lived in their house for 18 of those years.
Thames Water have confirmed they own this pipe once it leaves my house. They said it is not trespassing and and I cannot be forced to move it. But they cannot go further to assist as this is a civil issue.
The pipe can be rerouted for thousands of pounds, which I don't have as a full time working single parent. I cannot therefore rely on an easement of necessity.
My question is why is the argument that the pipe is not owned by me not good enough? My solicitor is really helpful but hasn't made this clear to me. What other proof can I get in case they get another injunction against me to move the pipe.
Any help would be so appreciated.
Thank you
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Rivkah2018 · 11/10/2019 08:57
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