Have you found Japanese knotweed on your property? Not sure if you are able to make a claim with Japanese knotweed? Who is legally responsible?
Making a claim will depend on your personal situation and can vary from situation to situation.
If you have answered ‘Yes’ to any of these three questions then there is a good chance you could make a claim.
Before finalising your claim with a solicitor, we recommend a site survey from an expert on Japanese knotweed. This will provide you with a report that will clearly outline the source, size and damage caused from the Japanese knotweed. Moreover, these documents can be used in legal disputes, our duty, as the experts, is to provide the court with the correct information required in our field of expertise. As such, our reports contain all the information the court will require when reaching a verdict. We treat each case with the utmost care to ensure the desired result is achieved.
It is crucial to confirm with your surveyor prior to their visit that they know how to identify Japanese knotweed. Also, we would also suggest that they check the surrounding properties up to 7m from your boundary. Furthermore, a Japanese knotweed site survey should always include checking for the future threat of Japanese knotweed.
Japanese knotweed is a classified controlled plant in the United Kingdom. Although it is not illegal to have Japanese knotweed on your property, it is against the law to allow the plant to spread. Therefore, if you believe that Japanese knotweed may begin to encroach on your property, seek advice as soon as possible. Before thism you should first notify the owner of the neighbouring property as they may not be aware. It is , ultimately, their legal responsibility to treat the Japanese knotweed.
If they are not responsive to the situation you will first need to organise a site visit. This will confirm the source of the Japanese knotweed. After this, seek legal advice to ensure that a PCA accredited company carry out treatment as soon as possible.
Japanese knotweed can cause serious damage to your property and the surrounding environment. It is everybody’s responsibility to ensure the containment of the perennial weed.
If you are unsure if you have Japanese Knotweed or how to manage it, contact us to book in for a site survey. We will be happy to help in eradicating this invasive plant.
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