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What can you do if someone encroaches on your land?
You can drag encroachers to court under Section 442 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Law of Trots upon encroachment and trespassing. It acts as a criminal offence. You can approach a court for an injunction order for stopping encroachers from making any encroachment or trespassing upon your property.
How close to my neighbor can I build a garage?
If your detached garage will face the front of the house, rules state it can be anywhere from 5 – 15 feet from the front property line and 5 feet from the side. If the garage is in the backyard, off an alley, there should be approximately 5 feet on each side.
How do I resolve a neighbors dispute?
How to Handle Disputes with Neighbors
- Make sure it’s really a problem.
- Keep a log of the behavior in question.
- Do some research on the rules.
- Find out what your other neighbors have to say.
- Communicate directly and politely.
- Take time to cool off before confrontation.
- Have a compromise in mind.
- Seek the help of a third party.
Can you build a garage on the boundary line?
Building a new garage attached to an existing home would normally need building regulations approval. the floor area of the garage is between 15 square metres and 30 square metres, provided the garage is at least one metre from any boundary, or it is constructed substantially of non-combustible materials.
Can you build a garage without planning permission?
Garages, sheds and other outbuildings Outbuildings such as sheds, garages, greenhouses and some other structures are also considered to be permitted development. You can build a garage or outbuilding on your property without planning permission as long as it’s of a reasonable size – no higher than 4 metres.
Can I refuse Neighbour access to build extension?
Once you give access to your land for your neighbour to build a new structure, you could lose the right to refuse any future access for the neighbour to repair, maintain and/or renovate it. To “future proof” your property, you have the option of saying no to an access request for a new build or structure.