I'm looking for property laywers &nbsp;/ property experts for a bit of brief snappy comment on how you can report a neighbour with a messy garden / outdoor space full of garden rubbish*should you go to the council to complain? *can the council force the neighbour to clean up their act? *can the neighour be fined? What if the problem doesn't go away?*will you have to reveal this ‘complaint’ against your neighbour when you come to sell your home?*any other tips

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How to report neighbours for having a messy garden

Help often works where shame and sanctions don’t. Mental health, money and social isolation often contribute to people being unable to cope.   A messy garden is often a sign of other issues.  Of course neighbours can complain to the council where health and safety is compromised, but how about just talking first. Escalating a situation to the council should be the last resort, not the first.  Fines breed bad blood and can affect a future sale, but how about doing something different like organising a community clean-up.  Get kids involved.  Make it an event.  Let’s face it, we all need to be a bit more social, especially in the current economy. 

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How to report neighbours for having a messy garden

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Founder at Repossession Rescue Network

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