Japanese Knotweed Legislation and Your Rights
Who is liable when Japanese Knotweed spreads from someone else’s land? And how to make a claim against that person or organisation.
Who is liable when Japanese Knotweed spreads from someone else’s land? And how to make a claim against that person or organisation.
If you have discovered knotweed on your premises, you might be wondering who is liable. Current Japanese knotweed legislation is very clear on this:
In these cases, it might be possible for you to make a legal claim against damage caused and other damages, such as a decrease in your property’s value as a result of the presence of knotweed.
In February 2017, two neighbours made history by successfully suing National Rail for damages to their properties caused by knotweed that had spread from National Rail tracks. Mr Waistell, 70, and Mr Williams, 43, saw their properties almost half in value and could no longer sell due to lenders’ refusals to give mortgages on properties afflicted with knotweed.
“Recorder Andrew Grubb ruled in their favour and ordered the Government body to pay £4,320 to each claimant to treat the knotweed. And in what is being seen as a key test case, he also awarded them £10,000 each in compensation for the fall in value of their homes.”
The historic test ruling opens up the possibility for similar cases up and down the country.
Specialist knotweed lawyers are the best way to make an effective claim against a neighbour or property surveyor. With extensive knowledge of knotweed legislation and experience handling claims similar to yours, they are expertly placed to tackle your case. For this reason, we have partnered with a number of Solicitor firms, who provide a UK-wide operation in relation to nuisance claims caused by Japanese Knotweed and property diminution claims.
Their specialist Japanese Knotweed Claims solicitors are on hand to help you recover losses due to knotweed-related damages.
Reporting Japanese knotweed is simple. To find out if you can make a claim, enquire using the button below and we will get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your case further.
TP Knotweed Solutions Ltd
Unit 3, The Spinney
Alkerton Oaks Business Park
Upton Estate, Stratford Road
Banbury, OX15 6EP
International House
124 Cromwell Road
Kensington, London
SW7 4ET
Tel: 020 3540 6135
Hill Quays
14 Commercial Street
Manchester
M15 4PZ
Tel: 0161 250 5005