Disputes with neighbours
Posted on behalf of Neighbourhood Matters and West Mercia Police
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Living in such close proximity to one another, it’s no surprise that disputes with neighbours can get heated quite quickly. The most common ones relate to: * noise, such as loud music and barking dogs Disagreements between neighbours, however small, can fester over time and do lasting damage to your relationships in the long term. That’s why we would always encourage you to raise your concerns with one another and find amicable solutions as early as possible. What you can do Our first advice is always to talk to your neighbour if possible and try to resolve the issue peacefully. If you have a difference of opinion, see if you can find a compromise that works for both of you, such as no loud music after 11pm. More advice on resolving neighbour disputes if talking hasn’t worked. * If the problem involves noise, such as a loud party or dogs barking, please contact your local council as this isn’t a police matter. * For disagreements over boundary walls, fences, trees or hedges, contact Citizens Advice for free information and support. In some cases you may also want to contact a solicitor. You can also refer to government guidance on the Party Wall etc Act 1996. For more information on reporting a civil dispute, please use our online civil dispute reporting service.
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