Boundary Disputes – Whose Line Is It Anyway?

As the saying goes, 'everyman's home is his castle,' so the implications of living in the confines of a relatively small island such as Jersey, means space is very important, so boundary disputes between neighbours can be hotly contested.

As a relative newcomer to the world of conveyancing (conveyancers deal with all the legal matters, paperwork and queries involved in a property transaction) I am amazed at the volume of boundary disputes that arise on a regular basis. There are a variety of reasons that can lead a property owner to fall out with a neighbour causing him or her to seek legal advice when all else fails, with the most common being parking, electricity supply, rights of way and Planning applications.