Right of Way Disputes Solicitors
Disputes over access can quickly escalate and disrupt everyday life. Our property litigation solicitors will help you resolve right of way issues with clarity and confidence.
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Rights of way, also known as easements, allow someone to access land or property across another person’s land. While often straightforward, disagreements can arise when access is blocked, overused, or disputed entirely.
Our property litigation team, led by Daniel Stern, has extensive experience handling right of way disputes. We regularly advise homeowners, landowners and developers on issues involving blocked paths, private driveways, access for utilities, and disputes over the scope or existence of easements.
Whether you need to enforce your right of way or defend against an unreasonable claim, our solicitors will protect your interests and work towards a fair and lasting solution.
Get in touch today on 0330 111 3131 or complete our online form to speak with one of our specialists
What is a right of way?
A right of way gives someone the legal right to pass over another person’s land. Rights of way can arise in several ways, including:
- Express grant (written into deeds or agreements)
- Implied rights (arising from necessity or long use)
- Prescriptive rights (acquired through 20 years or more of uninterrupted use)
Disputes often centre around whether the right exists, its extent, or how it is being exercised.
Types of right of way disputes we can help with
Our team advises on a wide range of access-related disputes, including:
- Blocked or obstructed rights of way
- Disagreements over maintenance responsibilities
- Disputes about whether a right of way exists
- Excessive use of rights of way beyond their intended scope
- Claims for prescriptive rights of way through long use
- Developer and landowner disputes involving access routes
If you’re unsure of your position, we can review your title deeds and evidence to provide clear advice on your rights and options.
How our property litigation solicitors can help
Right of way disputes often require careful interpretation of deeds, historic use, and case law. We’ll analyse the details of your situation and provide practical solutions tailored to your goals.
Our services include:
- Reviewing deeds and evidence of historic use
- Advising on whether rights of way exist and their scope
- Negotiating with neighbours or landowners to resolve disputes
- Pursuing or defending claims in the courts or tribunal if necessary
- Seeking injunctions to remove obstructions or prevent interference
We’ll aim to resolve your dispute quickly, cost-effectively and with minimal stress.
Why choose Slater Heelis?
As one of the most experienced property litigation teams in the North West, we’ve helped countless clients resolve right of way disputes successfully.
We understand the strain access disputes can place on neighbours and property owners, and we’ll work with sensitivity and determination to protect your rights.
You’ll benefit from:
- Clear, practical advice in plain English
- Fast, decisive action when you need it most
- Decades of expertise in easement and property disputes
- A full-service firm able to draw on planning, real estate and litigation expertise
Get in touch
Access issues can cause significant disruption and tensions between neighbours. Early legal advice can prevent matters from escalating further.
Call us today on 0330 111 3131 or use our contact form to speak with a property litigation solicitor.
