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trd2343 · 02-07-2015, 12:27 PM

I've been away from home for a while, and come back to see that the house beside mine has been taken down and being re-built.

They have taken down the fence, and also damaged part of my garden (including putting up temporary fence that intrudes onto my property)

I tried searching and couldn't find any bylaws that protects me as a neighbor from these sort of damage.

The builders have not approached me regarding any of the damage, and I'm not sure if they will.

1. Are they legally responsible (partially or fully) for the damage caused to my property?
a. If yes, who and how can I approach this in a civil manner (it looks like
they are homeowner, not developer, so they might be future neighbors)

2. If they are not legally responsible, what can I do to recuperate part of the cost to fix the damages?

Again, the builders haven't approached me, and I haven't approached them either yet, so I hope to solve this with the least amount of conflict between both parties.

Thanks!

02-07-2015, 12:27 PM	#1
trd2343 Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 817 Thanked 120 Times in 62 Posts Failed 21 Times in 14 Posts	Damage caused by construction from neighboring property I've been away from home for a while, and come back to see that the house beside mine has been taken down and being re-built. They have taken down the fence, and also damaged part of my garden (including putting up temporary fence that intrudes onto my property) I tried searching and couldn't find any bylaws that protects me as a neighbor from these sort of damage. The builders have not approached me regarding any of the damage, and I'm not sure if they will. 1. Are they legally responsible (partially or fully) for the damage caused to my property? a. If yes, who and how can I approach this in a civil manner (it looks like they are homeowner, not developer, so they might be future neighbors) 2. If they are not legally responsible, what can I do to recuperate part of the cost to fix the damages? Again, the builders haven't approached me, and I haven't approached them either yet, so I hope to solve this with the least amount of conflict between both parties. Thanks!