With more and more people taking the legal route to attempt to resolve knotweed-related conflicts, taking your case to court may seem like the obvious path to follow when faced with a potential knotweed problem.
Knotweed is a legally monitored plant under the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981 and technically counts as ‘controlled waste’. The planting or spreading of knotweed can result in a £5,000 fine or 2-years in prison.
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Japanese knotweed is a non-native plant that inhabits both urban and rural areas. It's the fastest-growing invasive species in the UK, and it spreads rapidly, often overwhelming other plant life. It can also cause huge issues for homeowners, as the presence of knotweed can reduce a property's market value.
In response to the problems posed by Japanese knotweed, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) developed an extensive assessment framework for surveyors to reference when inspecting an infested property.
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Last year, we received an enquiry from the Llanharan Miners Hall in Rhondda Cynon Taf. They were concerned because Japanese knotweed had spread onto their land from a neighbouring property - quite a common problem, unfortunately - and they wanted to make sure the plant didn't get out of control.
Taylor Total Weed Control carried out a survey of the affected site and recommended a treatment programme, which is now in progress.
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If you've noticed Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) growing in your neighbour's garden - and your neighbour isn't doing anything about it - then you may be considering legal action.
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A homeowner from London has claimed nearly £30,000 after Japanese knotweed, the invasive plant introduced to the UK in the mid1800's, encroached onto their property from one of their neighbours. Knotweed has a long history of devaluing homes up and down the country as a result of its deep, fast-growing root system damaging surrounding land.
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