I have a problem that i dont know quite how to deal with. ::. the neighbours have planted a variety of plants close to the border wall. these trees and plants will be enormous and already over the wall into my part of the garden. what within the law do you do. there is no negotiation with these neighbours. ( not bulgarian or english )
am i allowed to cut them, but there would be a reaction or do i see the kmet.

In contrast my other neighbours, bless them, had a 50 year old walnut tree overhanging when we first moved in and he cut it back immediately. i think its called respect.

unfortunately, this does not apply with the other neighbours.

Defo Kmet. We were told that trees could only be planted if they were over 1 Meter away from the boundary. Otherwise the Kmet would order them to be removed. Try legal first then round up when its dark if it doesn't.

I'm with Tony..seems the way to go. Down here, where I live, anything hanging over the fence or wall, onto my side belongs to me and I can do what I like with it. Everyone seems to know this and I've not been aware of any conflict.

we are definately with Tony law abiding and then the round up

they have cameras and i dont want to do anything illegal. but this will prove a problem as already plants are overhanging in the drive at face level which could cause injury when walking up the drive. :Headbang:basically they are out of control.

If they are overhanging into your property, cut them back..don't worry about the cameras because they will only show you taking care of your property.

You say 'there is no negotiation with these neighbours. ( not bulgarian or english )'

With regards to this problem have you actually spoken to them, or attempted to speak to them?

Obviously the decent or proper thing to do is to ask if they mind if you 'trim back' the over-growing plants, this will obviously then either give you permission to get the axe (clippers) out, or on the other hand you will know that you are going to have to go down the legal route or/and the midnight round up route.

I don't know what the BG law is on this problem, but here in the UK we are supposed to ask the neighbour if they want the cuttings back, because although legally they are the neighbours property we do have the right to cut it back to keep the growth in check.

would be nice if it was that simple, but it is not. they dont want to know. thats why i have to act within the law ( as always ) otherwise we would have the police at the door.
stuck what to do really, life would be so much better is people were friendly.

I agree, the Kmet is the only way to go! We had a similar problem with a tall wall which a neighbour built, which obstructed our light. We went to the Kmet and explained. He came round and had a look. 3 days later and the wall was gone!

starlite wrote:

would be nice if it was that simple, but it is not. they dont want to know. thats why i have to act within the law ( as always ) otherwise we would have the police at the door.
stuck what to do really, life would be so much better is people were friendly.

I honestly believe that you would not have a visit from the Balchik police over your issue with your neighbour, they don't even arrest real criminals
To act within the law I think that you trim back what is over hanging your drive and politely give back what is not yours

I can just see their faces now. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] :Congtrats:OMG.