I got home yesterday not best pleased after being told by my parents how we've got shafted by our neighbour to the sum of about £1500.

Its all very complicated by the bottom line is the scheming old b*stard next door has sold a part of OUR land to someone else and there is sweet FA we can do about it. We live in a small village in the middle of nowhere, everyone knows everyone else and crime is non existent. What the fcuk is going on with this country?

Basically, it was done just before the Scottish Land Register has a reshuffle and so the named landowner changed without anyone noticing. We have been informed by our solicitor that there is nothing that can be done besides negotiating with both parties involved. Funnily enough neither are cooperating.

I THOUGH THE F*CKING LAW WAS SUPPOSED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PEOPLE?!

It looks like our only (legal) option is to let this go as going to court could cost twice as much with little chance of winning.

I've already left some nice fat tyre marks in his garden (its his holiday home) and as you can imagine, my parents are furious with him. What would you do, legal or not to ease your frustration? My folks are determined not to let this lie.

Iain

For that sum - it can't be much land... you need to make it worthless. Ever heard of Lleylandii, planted on your border should block out plenty of light, unless it's too close to yourselves.

Bad luck!


Steve

If it's his holiday home, then the standard 10 mice, 10 rats job should do it nicely.

If its his holiday home then the old mice through the letterbox would be a good start,,,,,,,,,,,

Is it possible to reclaim the land in any way

Or move your boundry into the neighbours land when he is away!!!

Watercress seeds through the letterbox, and water every couple of days

new carpet!!!

Ray

Claim his garden if it's that easy.......

Superglue the door and locks, honey thru letter box, ants centipedes love it.

It would be a real shame if it was discovered that said piece of land happened to be contaminated with some nasty chemicals and even possibly some asbestos, maybe because it had once had a dodgy shed on it. Now if the people who owned the land adjacent happened to find this out and call SEPA to complain, it would be the land owner's responsibility to clean it up and dispose of the dangerous waste. Well not them exactly but some really expensive specialist contractor!

Caber

forget messing around putting stuff through his letterbox

Next time you see him sort him out

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the named landowner changed without anyone noticing.

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Originally posted by zxrlocost
forget messing around putting stuff through his letterbox

Next time you see him sort him out

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surely if its your land, you own it, you have the deeds, it can't be sold without your permission.

Was it communal land or something?

I just don't understand how this can happen.

The gentleman's way of taking revenge is not to slap one in the face, but to slowly smother them with red tape...

If you don't mind doing some investments first, get yourself some antiques. Doesn't have to be anything fancy, your regular metal-detector finds will do.. just make sure they're consistent in era and origin.. it's not that expensive, and medieval or roman artifacts are often offered on e-bay.

What you do is this; when he's gone, do some digging in his yard. You'll just need an excuse why you're there.. make it a respectable distance from your own yard and from any 'innocent neighbors'... some time during your dig, you find a small number of 'artifacts'.. you may want to dig a view additional holes where you 'find' a few more..

The take your finds to an archaeologist and have 'm dated. Tell them exactly where and how you found 'm, and be sure to mention that you think there is much more in the ground..

Then enlist his help and have the garden labeled an archaeological site... some university dig team will probably show up, digging a nice trench in his land, so make sure you plant some more stuff..

If sufficient artifacts are found, yet not enough compelling stuff to warrant a full grant, they will leave, but the dig area will still be under protected status.

In effect, this means the owner of the land can't do squat on it. He's not allowed to uild on it, and even actiities that could disturb the soil such as planting new bushes and trees will not be allowed. He'd need a permit to do anything which requires digging into the soil, and you could report him for violations.

Better yet, if he ever was planning on building or remodeling a home, or putting up a new shed, he isnot allowed until the area has been properly excavated. At the owner's expense, of course.

No idea if it would work... check your local regulations considering archaeological sites..

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It would be a real shame if it was discovered that said piece of land happened to be contaminated with some nasty chemicals and even possibly some asbestos, maybe because it had once had a dodgy shed on it. Now if the people who owned the land adjacent happened to find this out and call SEPA to complain, it would be the land owner's responsibility to clean it up and dispose of the dangerous waste. Well not them exactly but some really expensive specialist contractor!

Caber

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the named landowner changed without anyone noticing.

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Well, as you said, the name has changed, well if there is a paper trail then there MUST be something that can be done. Try Citizens advice, local MP or councilor. Maybe your solicitor just doesn't want to take the case so has fobed you off.

Then failing that, do all of the above suggestions.

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