29 minutes | Wednesday, 20 May 2026
In this episode of Law for Life with Franklin Solicitors, Chris is joined by George Smith, Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, for a practical discussion about neighbour disputes, nuisance issues, and common legal challenges homeowners and residents may face.
The conversation covers a wide range of everyday litigation scenarios including barking dogs, nuisance pets, blocked driveways, rubbish disputes, CCTV privacy concerns, overhanging trees, easements, shared access issues, fencing and boundary disputes, trespass, and legal responsibilities between neighbours.
George explains when informal communication should come first, when councils may become involved, where mediation can help, and when legal action such as injunctions or court orders may be necessary. The discussion also looks at property rights, nuisance law, privacy considerations under UK GDPR, land boundaries, adverse possession, tree preservation orders, and the duty of care landowners may owe to neighbouring properties.
A useful and accessible look at how litigation law applies to everyday disputes and how problems can often be resolved before reaching court.
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