Many years ago, we had an extension built and asked our neighbours, who are architects, to do the work for us. They were pretty highly regarded. As part of the work, they said we needed a boundary survey, for which we paid them. This outlined the boundary of our land (with the rest of the land being theirs). This was submitted to the Council to obtain planning permission.
Roll on a number of years - and they are now trying to instigate a boundary dispute, saying that their drawing was “just architect’s drawing” and doesn’t accurately reflect the land registry plans. We are furious - not least because the disputed land in question is a bit of scrubland, a long way from their house. But it has our oil tank on it and we need to get access round the back of that.
I’m considering a professional complaint - presumably there’s a conflict of interest in taking on work and then later denying the accuracy of your own work in your own interest? Are there any other avenues open to us? Would be hugely grateful if the collective MN wisdom has any ideas.