IainB
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 08:54 PM |
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Not impressed
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
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Hellfire
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 09:00 PM |
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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
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DIY Si
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 09:01 PM |
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If it's his holiday home, then the standard 10 mice, 10 rats job should do it nicely.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 09:03 PM |
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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!!!
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rayward
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 09:05 PM |
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Watercress seeds through the letterbox, and water every couple of days
new carpet!!!
Ray
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arrybradbury
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 09:11 PM |
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Claim his garden if it's that easy.......
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marcjagman
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 09:13 PM |
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Superglue the door and locks, honey thru letter box, ants centipedes love it.
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caber
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 09:16 PM |
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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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zxrlocost
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 09:36 PM |
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forget messing around putting stuff through his letterbox
Next time you see him sort him out
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balidey
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 09:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by IainB
the named landowner changed without anyone noticing.
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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BenB
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| posted on 18/5/07 at 10:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by zxrlocost
forget messing around putting stuff through his letterbox
Next time you see him sort him out
LOL! Cut to the chase 
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MikeR
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| posted on 19/5/07 at 09:47 AM |
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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.
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akumabito
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| posted on 19/5/07 at 10:14 AM |
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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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akumabito
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| posted on 19/5/07 at 10:23 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by caber
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
Similar to my idea, but about a hundred fold more practical..
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IainB
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| posted on 20/5/07 at 03:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by balidey
quote:
Originally posted by IainB
the named landowner changed without anyone noticing.
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.
Thanks guys, lots of great suggestions!
We are trying to pursue it legally for a bit longer but its not looking good. Citizens Advice may be worth a visit, I will suggest that to my folks.
As for the land in question, its about half an acre next to our house, we used it for horses before. The guy who's bought it (also a scheming
bastard) has done so to protect his view and therefore will never build anything on it. We are about to sell the house the land came with so he was
worried the new owners would block his view (shed, garage, etc). We guess the land is actually worth £10,000+ if sold with the house, the £1500 was
really just a token as the buyer is friends with the seller....
I will let you know how we resolve the matter.
In the mean time if you have any used donor sierras, caravans, scrap cars, skips, etc that need a home, please u2u me and I will arrange
'outside storage'
Iain
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