Areas of Law / Property

Three houses in our row share a cesspool in one of the gardens. We have heard that we have to register it by next year. Is this true? The cesspool is 50 years old. Will the fact that we share a cesspool devalue our house?

It’s possible that future purchasers of your properties will think that your sewage system is a disadvantage, but the costs of running it I imagine are defrayed by lower water rates. You would have to ask an estate agent about this. As regards registering your cesspool, new rules were introduced in 2015 for operators of septic tanks and small sewerage treatment plants, but cesspools (whereby raw sewage is deposited in a sealed tank) are exempt – although they must be drained when full. If in doubt contact the Environment Agency.

What our clients say about our lawyers

Very useful and professional advice, thank you.

Another Happy Customer


Read More

About Us

Leading legal advisors, problem solvers – all round good guys! We’re firm believers in a practical, no nonsense approach to law. Forget the jargon, we like to keep it simple – why complicate matters? No stress, no worry, just straightforward solutions to your legal issues. Free legal advice at your fingertips, from the experts to your inbox.

Free-Legal-Advice.co.uk is owned and operated by Farleys Solicitors LLP, a member of The Law Society and is regulated in the practice of law by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Registration No: 484687. Any advice given on this site or in response to any question is only applicable to the law of England and Wales.

Privacy Policy | Terms