The Overhanging Tree Law: What You Can (and Can’t) Legally Cut

Can you legally cut your neighbour's overhanging branches in the UK? We explain boundary lines, the fly-tipping trap, and who pays for the tree surgeon.
Problems with your landlord, deposit, or rental agreement? We explain your rights as a tenant—including repairs, evictions, and getting your money back—in plain English.

Can you legally cut your neighbour's overhanging branches in the UK? We explain boundary lines, the fly-tipping trap, and who pays for the tree surgeon.

Is your neighbour's Ring doorbell or CCTV camera filming your garden? Learn your UK privacy rights under GDPR, how to stop it, and when to contact the ICO.

Arguing over a broken garden fence? Discover who legally owns which boundary, how to read Land Registry T-marks, and your UK rights if a neighbour refuses repairs.

Having a dispute with your neighbour over a fence, CCTV, noise, or an overhanging tree? Read our 2026 UK legal guide on your rights and how to fix it.

Is the council ignoring your noisy neighbours? Learn how to prove a "Statutory Nuisance" and force Environmental Health to issue a legally binding Abatement Notice.

Up to 400,000 homes are in the wrong Council Tax band. Use our free, safe "2-Step Checker" to see if you can lower your bill (and claim a refund) without risking a hike.