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What are my rights on someone approaching my property?

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Igotthegoose · 24/01/2023 19:04

I have had an unwanted visitor approach my residential property (accessing a tiered back garden, on to my decking were you can see right to my living space via the glass front).

I have a case open with this person for harassment and stalking with the police last year over a series of incidents. We recently moved home and have kept private as this person formerly went to lengths to get my previous address.

They have now, somehow, got my new address and found an excuse to visit my property.

Police are treating this as a separate incident from the stalking as there has been a long period of time where no incidents have occurred. That along with having no proof that person found my address ‘with intent’. I am anxious at my invasion of privacy and this starting up again, it has been mine and my child’s safe space and it is also my place of work. Since it happened, I have felt like I am being watched. Nothing has been done by the police but I am certain this will happen again.

My question is - for the time being- what are my rights over someone approaching and accessing my property (in this case my garden and decking), is this illegal without permission? And is there something I can do to put this in place, send a letter or anything to reinstate that I do not give permission for them to enter my garden. Can I do that? I feel like I need something formal in place in case I need something to back me up to show that the behaviour is unwanted in case the whole harassment starts up again. I am in the U.K.

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prh47bridge · 24/01/2023 19:26

If they go on your land without your permission, they are trespassing. This is not an offence, but you may be able to get an injunction to stop them.

ZuckerwatterMaus · 24/01/2023 19:31

I have ring security cameras on each corner of my house . They record sounds and images and you can speak to people through them . They give me peace of mind . Mine don’t record anywhere outside my own property boundaries, so that would be a factor whether they are suitable for you .

EllieRosesMammy · 24/01/2023 19:31

God, this sounds creepy as hell. Do you have cctv up? If you dont I'd reccomend a motion activated one, if they know they'll be caught on camera it may be enough to deter them. Can you apply to the courts for an anti harassment injunction?

Theunamedcat · 24/01/2023 19:33

Do they know for sure you live there? Can you get someone else to stay and say you have moved house? I'm assuming register of electors is private?
How are they finding you?

Soggydog · 24/01/2023 19:36

I would see a solicitor for support to get an injunction as clear they are stalking if you have previous police reports and they have turned up at the new property. I presume you have evidence of them being there? The police can then get involved if they break it?

Soggydog · 24/01/2023 19:55

Or you could put in a complaint to the police they are ignoring you are being stalked and then see if that makes them.take any action.

365names · 24/01/2023 19:59

Soggydog · 24/01/2023 19:55

Or you could put in a complaint to the police they are ignoring you are being stalked and then see if that makes them.take any action.

This complain and get cctv

FancyFran · 24/01/2023 20:01

Talk to the national stalking help line. They will guide you. It is connected to the Suzie Lamplugh Trust. They helped me so much. However as soon as you have a electric or gas bill you are traceable. The data is sold I am afraid, £27 to online companies to find you.
I have a 'violence against the person order' against my cautioned stalker.

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