Shortly after my husband died ten years ago there was a landslide at the back of the house causing damage which cost me £20,000 to put right and used up all my savings. My neighbours took down a wall and have planted trees in my garden, even though I have told them the land belongs to me. Is there anything I can do to stop them?
Yes. Hopefully your title deeds will show where the boundary runs. Take these to a solicitor, who should be able to force your neighbours to rebuild the wall and reinstate your garden. If your title deeds aren’t helpful, other evidence may be available. It’s not clear whether the removal of the wall contributed to the landslide, but if so your neighbours could be held responsible for the damage to your property.