We have just been given, by our neighbour, a 'line of junction notice' and they have asked us to sign it and give it back to them. i'm not happy to just sign it without investigating further so came here to the trusty lot for help! We had plans sent to us in Jan. we voiced concerns for closeness to the boundary as we have soakaway drainage and damage to our fence/ patio as the fence gravel boards support the patio which is higher than their garden. the plans were passed and we were told that the building wasn't going to effect the soakaway as the downpipe was staying in place and the type of foundation used meant it was flush with their wall, if this makes sense.. They also said they wouldn't need to go on our property and any damage would be put right.
A cover letter said, amongst other things they are not appointing a party wall surveyor as they hope we will oblige to consent within a less formal notice!
The other piece of paper we had today says:
*Under section 1 (2), subject to your written consent
It is intended to build on the line of junction of the said lands a *party wall/party fence wall
*under section 1(5)
it is intended to build on the line of junction of the said lands a wall wholly on *my/our (crossed out!) own land
*under section 1(6)
it is intended to place projected footings and foundations on your land at my expense.
under section 7(4) it *is (crossed out) /is not proposed to employ special foundations, which would (crossed out)/ would not require your written consent.
The proposed work as shown on the accompanying drawings are:........
works to the boundary that will include removing os existing timber fence line, excavations for foundations to build a new single storey extension along the boundary line as indicated on attached drawings.This sounds different to what we have been told previously but its difficult to understand the jargon! I was hoping someone here can help! there was no telephone number of anyone to contact to discuss it and it says 'in the event of matters arising for settlement i would appoint as my surveyor 'the neighbours name'!! We don't speak to them (but he bought form round!) We have had boundary and garden disputes with them since living here, 12 years and 3 years ago, close to a nervous breakdown i told them not to speak to us again and any issue to put in writing. On doing this, stress levels came down but now this isn't helping!. (one of their issues was that trees in our garden blocked their sun in september between 6 and 7 in the evening!!)
Who can we speak to about this when there are no details? We feel uncomfortable about the whole thing and We have no extra cash to right the wrongs or employ solicitors. Hope you can help
Scared Lisa
A cover letter said, amongst other things they are not appointing a party wall surveyor as they hope we will oblige to consent within a less formal notice!
The other piece of paper we had today says:
*Under section 1 (2), subject to your written consent
It is intended to build on the line of junction of the said lands a *party wall/party fence wall
*under section 1(5)
it is intended to build on the line of junction of the said lands a wall wholly on *my/our (crossed out!) own land
*under section 1(6)
it is intended to place projected footings and foundations on your land at my expense.
under section 7(4) it *is (crossed out) /is not proposed to employ special foundations, which would (crossed out)/ would not require your written consent.
The proposed work as shown on the accompanying drawings are:........
works to the boundary that will include removing os existing timber fence line, excavations for foundations to build a new single storey extension along the boundary line as indicated on attached drawings.This sounds different to what we have been told previously but its difficult to understand the jargon! I was hoping someone here can help! there was no telephone number of anyone to contact to discuss it and it says 'in the event of matters arising for settlement i would appoint as my surveyor 'the neighbours name'!! We don't speak to them (but he bought form round!) We have had boundary and garden disputes with them since living here, 12 years and 3 years ago, close to a nervous breakdown i told them not to speak to us again and any issue to put in writing. On doing this, stress levels came down but now this isn't helping!. (one of their issues was that trees in our garden blocked their sun in september between 6 and 7 in the evening!!)
Who can we speak to about this when there are no details? We feel uncomfortable about the whole thing and We have no extra cash to right the wrongs or employ solicitors. Hope you can help
Scared Lisa