Property Law

A group of squatters evicted from the new home of a neurologist and his heavily pregnant wife yesterday (Wednesday 7 September) have moved into a basement flat 300 yards away.

The squatters left Dr Oliver Cockerell and his wife Kaltun's West Hampstead home after the District Court granted the couple an eviction notice, despite their legal team failing to follow correct procedure.

Question: My neighbours are a nightmare. They play music all night and they keep throwing rubbish on my lawn. I’ve called the police and council about it, but they haven’t done anything. What can I do?

Discussion: Sorry to read about the problems you're experiencing with your neighbours. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to tackle anti-social behaviour. Visit the FindLaw Anti-Social Behaviour Centre to learn more. And here are a few articles you might find helpful:

• What can I do if I have a problem with my neighbours? (FindLaw UK)
• Neighbourhood and Community Disputes: What can be done about anti-social behaviour? (FindLaw UK)