A mum has been left furious after builders hired by her neighbour destroyed her garden. Posting to Mumsnet, the woman claims that the workmen took a huge chunk out of her decking - without her giving permission.
As reported by Birmingham Live, she wrote: “Apologies if this the wrong section. Out neighbour wanted to widen their side passage and their builder asked if he could cut out a sizeable corner of our decking (about 1m square) and also cut back the fence about 1m to enable this.
"There had been no prior discussion - this was just the builder asking as I left the house. Unsurprisingly I said no but would be back later and listen more then." The mum went on to say that despite her refusing the work, she returned home to find that it had been carried out regardless.
"Can anyone advise of my legal remedies?" One user replied saying: "That really is poor behaviour although I'm not clear about whether this is permanent, or to facilitate work. A photo or diagram would be useful.
"First thing is to inform your neighbour that you didn't agree and it was carried out without your agreement and needs reinstating immediately. They may not be aware you didn't agree so make them aware and give them a short window to make it right. If they aren't there I would put it in writing to them."
"My immediate thought was also criminal damage," another wrote. "The first course of action though is to speak to the neighbour and get them to get the builder to make it good, pronto."
A third said: "I'd also be tempted to report the builder anyway - try and find out if they are on check a trade or part of a trade association and report what they have done to them. Unlikely as they sound like completely cowboys but just a thought."
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