Question 1

What are the most common forms of neighbour disputes?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most common forms of neighbour disputes include; noise complaints, parking disputes, boundary disputes, shared facility disputes, and disputes over trees and hedges.

Question 2

What neighbour disputes do you have to declare?

Accepted Answer

It is a legal requirement to declare if you have an ongoing or past dispute with a neighbour. If you fail to declare when selling your house, the buyer could take legal action against you for misrepresentation. Generally, you must declare any dispute that resulted in written correspondence.

Question 3

What is mediation and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Mediation is a confidential process where an impartial professional helps both sides of a neighbour dispute to come to an agreement. Both neighbours will have to agree to the mediation service.

Question 4

How can a legal service provider help with neighbour disputes?

Accepted Answer

A solicitor may be able to contact the neighbour on your behalf and arrange mediation. If the dispute remains unresolved and needs to be taken to court, they will advise on the best options available to you.

Question 5

How do I find the best solicitor for dealing with neighbour disputes?

Accepted Answer

Look and compare solicitors in your area to begin mediation. It is also worth considering factors such as location, reviews, reputation, and cost of a firm before making your decision.

Question 6

What are my consumer rights?

Accepted Answer

Your consumer rights are covered by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. When you purchase goods or services they must be as described, of satisfactory quality, and fit for purpose. Services must be carried out with reasonable care and skill.

Question 7

How do I start a consumer dispute?

Accepted Answer

The first step to starting a consumer dispute is to contact the seller or service provider directly and give them the opportunity to resolve the issue. Provide evidence to support your claim. If this does not solve the problem, you can contact an ombudsman and Trading Standards to lodge a report.

Question 8

What is mediation and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

For some consumer disputes, mediation might be an option. Consumer mediation offers a way to resolve a dispute without court intervention using a third-party mediator to find a mutual solution.

Question 9

How can a legal service provider help with consumer law disputes?

Accepted Answer

A legal expert will be able to provide detailed information on your consumer rights, as well as demonstrating how they apply to your dispute. If a resolution cannot be reached through informal negotiation or the relevant Ombudsman, your consumer rights lawyer will also be able to represent you in court.

Question 10

How do I find the best solicitor for dealing with my consumer dispute?

Accepted Answer

Look for and compare the best solicitors in your area. Consider factors such as location, reviews, reputation, and cost before making your decision. Talk to your solicitor to make sure they offer everything you need.

Question 11

What if I have an unusual dispute?

Accepted Answer

If you are involved in any dispute with any individual, group or business, but are unsure as to what help you require, you can still consult a legal expert to explore dispute resolution.

Question 12

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?

Accepted Answer

ADR is a term used for the options available for solving a dispute without having to go to court. These include conciliation, mediation and arbitration.

Question 13

What does it mean to settle a dispute?

Accepted Answer

A dispute is settled when both parties come to an agreement or compromise that ends the conflict. This is usually an offer, made by one party accepted by the other.

Question 14

Is dispute resolution the same as mediation?

Accepted Answer

Mediation is one form of alternative dispute resolution, but other forms of resolution exist to be used, such as arbitration and ombudsmen.

Question 15

What do dispute resolution solicitors do?

Accepted Answer

A solicitor can help advise you on the best course of action in a dispute by helping with and sitting in on mediation and other resolution methods. They can also represent you in court if the dispute goes that far.

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