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If the hedge belongs to him, as you seem to imply, I don't believe that you have a valid case unless you can clearly demonstrate that any excess beyond a prescribed height causes you grief related to health, safety or security.

The "right of light" is not a right that I'm familiar with. Such good-neighbor issues are generally dealt with by local government legislation. Before spending any money on professional legal advice, consult your city councilor.

Do not call the welcome wagon.

13 years ago. Rating: 1
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GET OFF MY LAWN ..Clint Eastwood in Grand Torino

12 years ago. Rating: 0
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tom, consult your local ordinance first, the your attorney.  If this means a lot to you, you should know exactly what your legal rights are.  Most of all, to resolve this, be less emotional about the whole ordeal or you'll make yourself sick.

12 years ago. Rating: 0
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Beat him to a pulp or get a surveyor. Surveyor is cheaper.

13 years ago. Rating: 0
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If it's on the property line it belongs to both of you. You must establish the line by a property surveyor and pay for it. Unfortunately, you have a prick for a new neighbor.

13 years ago. Rating: 0
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Try to negotiate. If the hedge is your neighbors, then you will either negotiate, contact legal cousel or grab your 12GA Winchester.

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you must talk to your neighbour. if it overhangs on your boundary you can cut it back.However,if its his hedge you must (oddly enough)return the cuttings to his side the boundary.that will cheer him up. if you have tended the hedge over the last 12 years you can claim that whats on your side will continue to be kept as it has been since your tenancy.photographs of yesteryear can prove its growth.height can be controlled by this evidence.so,you can point these simple facts to him if he becomes difficult.let him know your on the case .it does depend on which country you live in mind.

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