Third Party & Boundary Issues

The most important element of any Japanese Knotweed treatment programme is that all the affected land is treated at the same time to prevent the infestation passing back and forth between different properties. It is very important the neighbours cooperate fully with this programme. We also specialise in liaising and managing the project between the neighbours where there are difficult relationships, and getting documented proof of permission to enter and treat infested land.

If you do not deal with a Japanese Knotweed infestation on your land, you could become liable in a civil court. A legal precedent was established by a court case in 2017 where two neighbours successfully claimed costs and damages against Network Rail for loss of value to their homes, loss of their right to ‘quiet enjoyment’ of their property and the cost of treating the infestation. The total payout to Network Rail was upwards of £30,000 for each neighbour. 

Local authorities can also take action to treat infestations and cover costs where owners of infested land persistently ignore demands to act.