What happens if the deeds to my house are lost?

What happens if the deeds to my house are lost?

It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, to locate your property and title number. An Official Copy of the register is the equivalent of a ‘title deed’ and so it will not matter if you lose this, a further copy can always be obtained from Land Registry, again for a small fee.

Where are deeds to houses kept?

The title deeds to a property with a mortgage are usually kept by the mortgage lender. They will only be given to you once the mortgage has been paid in full. But, you can request copies of the deeds at any time.

Can a neighbor remove a fence?

Fences are costly so the neighbor may turn violent. In addition, without a court order they may just put the fence back up. In most cases, the owner of the property will be granted the right to remove their neighbor’s fence at the neighbor’s cost as well as monetary damages if any damage has been done to the property.

Do I have to tell my neighbor im putting up a fence?

Provided your fence is definitely within your property lines and complies with neighborhood regulations, you may not actually be required to talk to your neighbors about it. Still, it’s common courtesy to ask—and it could save you future legal trouble if it turns out your neighbor wants to dispute your fence.

Can I sue my neighbor for encroachment?

A neighbor will not own the part of a structure that encroaches on their land. Instead, the encroachment will be viewed as an act of trespass. Also, although the neighbor will be able to sue that person for trespass, they will not automatically gain legal title to the portion of the building that is now on their land.

Do I have to give my Neighbour the good side of the fence?

There is no law that you have to give your neighbors the better side and if they want a nicer fence they can put their own in their garden.

Can I legally paint my side of Neighbours fence?

If you want to change anything about a fence that legally belongs to your neighbour, you should ask their permission first – even if you’re only painting or staining your side of the fence.

Can my Neighbour attach things to my fence?

Can my neighbour attach or nail things to my fence? The short answer to this question is, of course, “no”. If you own the fence and you have not granted your neighbour permission to do so, they are not allowed to attach or nail things to your fence.

Can I throw my Neighbours branches back?

Ironically, even though the branches belong to your neighbour, you cannot simply throw them back over his fence. That could be deemed to be fly tipping of garden waste. Advise your neighbour that you intend to burn them or take them to a recycling centre.