We can Help with your Property or Land Dispute
Property disputes can be stressful, especially when they involve your home, your land, or a neighbour you may still need to deal with after the issue is resolved. Our expert legal team will take the time to understand what has happened, review the available evidence, and explain the options open to you.
We can help with:
- Property ownership disputes
- Land and boundary disputes
- Rights of way and other easements
- Nuisance caused by neighbouring land
- Adverse possession claims
- Building and construction disputes
- Claims involving defective construction
Our property and land dispute solicitors in Chesterfield, Dronfield, Sheffield and Mansfield are experienced in negotiation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and court proceedings, and will always consider the most appropriate route for your circumstances.
What Types of Property Disputes can we Help with?
Boundary, access, and rights of way disputes
Disagreements can arise over where one property ends and another begins, who has responsibility for a boundary, or whether someone has the right to use a path, driveway, or another part of neighbouring land.
Our land and boundary dispute solicitors can review title deeds, plans, historic documents, and other available evidence to help establish your legal position.
We can also advise on rights of way and other easements, including rights expressly granted in property documents and rights that may have arisen through long-term use.
Neighbouring development, nuisance, and Party Wall disputes
Building work and the use of neighbouring land can sometimes cause disputes between property owners.
We can advise where a neighbouring development raises issues under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, including certain works involving shared walls, boundaries, or excavations close to neighbouring buildings.
Our property and land dispute solicitors can also help with claims involving nuisance caused by neighbouring land, explaining your rights and working with you to find the best way to resolve the problem.
Building and construction disputes
Disputes relating to building work can involve defective or incomplete construction, delays, disagreements about the work that was agreed, payment issues, or damage to a property.
Our property dispute solicitors can review the relevant contracts, correspondence, and other evidence to help you understand your position and the options available to you.
Depending on the circumstances, we can help you pursue or defend a building or construction claim through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings where necessary.
Property ownership disputes
Disputes can also arise over who owns land or property and what share each person is entitled to.
Our TOLATA solicitors advise on disputes between co-owners and other claims involving beneficial interests in property under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA).
Learn more about TOLATA claims with Banner Jones.
Adverse possession disputes
Disputes can also arise over whether someone may have acquired rights through adverse possession.
We can also advise on adverse possession claims, where the legal rules will depend on the circumstances and the history and registration status of the land involved.
Why Choose Banner Jones?
1. Experienced property dispute solicitors
Our dispute resolution team has extensive experience handling disputes involving boundaries, rights of way, neighbouring land, construction, adverse possession, and property ownership. We will look carefully at all the facts and evidence before advising you on the options available.
2. Sensitive handling of neighbour and family disputes
When a dispute involves a neighbour, relative, or co-owner, how the situation is handled can be just as important as the legal position. We will help you protect your best interests while approaching negotiations sensitively and avoiding unnecessary escalation wherever possible.
3. A strong focus on reaching an agreement
Many property disputes can be resolved without going to court. Our land and property dispute lawyers are experienced in negotiation, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, and will explore these options with you before recommending litigation.
4. Clear advice from the outset
Property disputes often involve deeds, plans, easements, and historic arrangements that aren't easy to interpret. Our property and land dispute solicitors will walk you through your position in plain English and help you make informed decisions about what to do next.
5. Nationally recognised legal excellence
We are recognised as a “Leading Firm” by the UK Legal 500 for seven consecutive years. Our expert property, land, and boundary dispute solicitors help clients across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire navigate their legal journeys with confidence.
Please call Banner Jones on 0330 017 6302 today or visit our property dispute solicitors in Chesterfield, Dronfield, Sheffield, and Mansfield. We are here to support you every step of the way.
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