Our latest blog on the judgment in this local Harrogate case AJP Homes Ltd v Tate Estates (Lambert House) Ltd & Another [2024] highlights the difficulties in trying to hold a neighbour liable in trespass for the actions of the independent contractor they have engaged. #commercialpropertylitigation #rightsofwaydisputes
Disputes about rights of way are, sadly, quite common and often arise where one party wishes to develop their land in some way. The problems can be particularly acute during the construction works, when contractors might quite literally cut corners when using access roads, cause disruption when stopping to unload materials or park in such a way as to make it difficult for others to pass. This can be infuriating for the road-owner and others allowed to use it. That does not, however, mean that they can necessarily do anything about it. This was the situation that the Court was faced in the recent case of AJP Homes Ltd v Tate Estates (Lambert House) Ltd & Another [2024], which we discuss in our latest article. Click the link below to find out more. https://lnkd.in/emUQgrQZ