Japanese Knotweed- A Legal Loophole for New Build Properties When you come to sell your home you have to declare if there is Japanese Knotweed or any other invasive weed present on the property or its garden. This should be declared on a property information form called a TA6. The form asks if the property is affected by Japanese Knotweed […]
Eradicating your infestation of Japanese knotweed Japanese Knotweed was initially introduced into the UK as an ornamental plant by the Victorians, who believed the plant would strengthen structures. It was only later it come to light that Japanese Knotweed in fact ruins structural foundations and could bring homes down to the rubble. So why is it that YOU are liable […]
Could japanese knotweed & prison terms As if finding out you have Japanese knotweed in your garden isn’t enough bad news, did you know that failure to take the steps to eradicate it can result in a £2,000 fine or even a 2 year prison sentence? We have found an interesting article, posted by the Coventry Telegraph online, warning people […]
Home office guidance New Home Office guidance now enables local councils and the police to issue Community Protection Notices against “individuals who are acting unreasonably and who persistently or continually act in a way that has a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality” which includes Japanese Knotweed and other invasive weeds. This guidance is […]
Charles Lyndon Wins Japanese Knotweed Case We were invited to listen to the details where Charles Lyndon successfully won a case for Robin Waistell v Network Rail. Robin Waistell v Network Rail in brief Mr Waistell has wanted to sell his house since 2013 but could not because of the presence of the Japanese knotweed on land adjacent to his […]
Network Rail Sued Over Japanese knotweed CONTACT NOW Rodger Burnett, Director and founder of Charles Lyndon, has successfully sued Network Rail over a case of Japanese knotweed. He represented Mr Waistell who was trying to sell his property but couldn’t due to the presence of the Japanese knotweed on the Railway Embankment. As Mr Waistell was unable to sell his […]