Trees, Knotweed & Nuisance - Exploring Potential Claims & Defences

Introduction

Trees, knotweed & nuisance give rise to a disproportionate number of disputes between adjoining owners.

Case and statute law has changed over years, and it is important to give clients clear advice as to whether they may have a claim against them and what they can do if they themselves are affected by these issues.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Overhanging branches and tree root damage:
• When do you have an actionable case?
• What are the likely outcomes and awards?
• Knotweed:
• What do recent cases tell us and is the professional view of the RICS report on the issue?
• What situations might give rise to a claim and is it nuisance, negligence economic loss, or trespass?
• Nuisance:
• The scope of potential nuisance actions has changed over recent years and there also has been statutory changes
• What is the current position and where is the law heading?

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.