Boundary Disputes

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Establishing the boundaries and ownership

If a dispute arises between neighbours about the boundary between their properties, it will be necessary to establish who owns the disputed land. The primary evidence will be contained in the legal documents. Clear evidence of this kind is normally conclusive.

However, the boundaries between properties can differ from those described in the title documents or lease in certain circumstances. The most common are where they have been changed by agreement or by encroachment (occupation without permission).

If you think that the boundaries are not defined in the title document or lease, or that the boundaries have been changed by agreement or encroachment, you should consult an experienced adviser, for example, at a Citizens Advice Bureau.