Neighbour disputes: legal advice for resolving conflicts

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Neighbour disputes arise from conflicts over property boundaries, noise, shared spaces, or other issues that affect the peaceful enjoyment of one’s home. In the UK, the law provides various avenues for resolving such disputes, from informal mediation to legal action. This cluster explores the common causes of neighbour disputes, the rights and responsibilities of property owners and tenants, and the steps to take when issues escalate. Whether you’re dealing with boundary disagreements, noise complaints, or overhanging trees, these resources provide clear guidance on resolving conflicts amicably or through the legal system.

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Neighbour harassment: legal definition, how to prove & take action (2026)
Neighbour harassment: legal definition, how to prove & take action (2026)

Published on 08/12/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Neighbour harassment is legally defined under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (the PHA 1997) as a "course of conduct" that amounts to harassment of another person. The legislation distinguishes between harassment and ordinary disputes through clear legal criteria.

Neighbour harassment: legal definition, how to prove & take action (2026)
How to report your neighbour to the council UK (step-by-step guide)
How to report your neighbour to the council UK (step-by-step guide)

Published on 03/12/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

You can report a neighbour by completing your local council’s official form, clearly detailing the problem and providing evidence such as photos or recordings.

How to report your neighbour to the council UK (step-by-step guide)
Right to light UK: can you stop your neighbour’s extension?
Right to light UK: can you stop your neighbour’s extension?

Published on 17/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Act before construction starts for injunctions; delay means courts award compensation instead of halting or removing the building.

Right to light UK: can you stop your neighbour’s extension?
Neighbour Disputes UK: How to Resolve Conflicts Legally
Neighbour Disputes UK: How to Resolve Conflicts Legally

Published on 14/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Neighbour disputes UK cases affect thousands of homeowners every year, turning what should be a peaceful home into a source of constant stress. Whether it's boundary disagreements, persistent noise, or...

Neighbour Disputes UK: How to Resolve Conflicts Legally
How best to deal with noisy neighbours?
How best to deal with noisy neighbours?

Published on 18/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

For most of you, simply reading the title of this article may well send shivers down your spine. How many of us, at one time or another, have had to put up with excessive noise from their neighbours? For those who are lucky, it can perhaps just be an occasional problem, such as a party being thrown every couple of months where everyone...

How best to deal with noisy neighbours?
Boundary Disputes – Don’t fall into the trap!
Boundary Disputes – Don’t fall into the trap!

Published on 12/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

The 'hierarchy of evidence'. Courts prioritize certain types of evidence over others when determining boundaries. Original conveyance documents and plans carry the most weight, followed by physical features on the ground, then witness testimony, and lastly, Ordnance Survey maps. Understanding this hierarchy can significantly strengthen your position in a dispute.

Boundary Disputes – Don’t fall into the trap!

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