Neighbour has removed tree from boundary!

[MisMaid]

Hi,

Our neighbour has removed a tree from the boundary of our property without asking permission :( We are very upset, and angry that they didn't even bother asking our permission. What do we do in this instance? I'm not sure if I should approach them directly or go to a solicitor? They haven't moved into property yet so we've only said a quick hello. They have also removed shrubbery and flower bushes from our land when removing the tree.

I would go around with the deeds and ask why they have removed a tree on the boundary that is joint without permission. It's hard but just do it. Ask them to replace the tree and the shrubbery and the flowers and say you are happy to have conversations but they can't just start removing things from the shared boundary.

Usually the boundary on your left (as you look outside of your house at the front onto the front garden/street) is your neighbours and the one on the right yours.

They have been at the least very inconsiderate and should have consulted you first. They also should have asked your permission to step on to your property.

You can ask them for the cost of replacing the plants they have destroyed.

But a word of caution, there are few rights when it comes to a shared boundary. It's best to talk and negotiate.

Much as you do need to get on with them, they clearly have no qualms about making changes, so I think you do need to act fast before they do anything else! It doesn't have to be all guns blazing to be factual.

Thanks everyone.

It is the boundary on the right, if that's relevant. And it is on the boundary.

There was greenery going across the boundary including the tree and we never thought it'd be an issue as it has always been like that.

The problem is they have now taken the tree out so besides photographic evidence we don't have on the ground evidence.

@SkinnyChicky Thanks, the audacity is what shocks me.

@Bemorechicken When we ask them to replace it, what does that mean? As in get them to plant another tree and plants etc?

How did this work out OP? Hope all is well xx

It is the boundary on the right, if that's relevant
It's what's on the deeds that is relevant.

I think I'd probably do nothing and not worry about it🤷🏻‍♀️. What type of tree was it? And how big was it?

Speaking to them must be the first step.