Japanese Knotweed - The Key Issues for Conveyancers

Introduction

For conveyancers there is a seemingly never ending set of problems that fall within their responsibility to their clients. Long gone are the days when the task of the conveyancer was to investigate title - now this has expanded into investigation of people (identity checks) and increasingly, the physical aspects of the property.

Of foremost importance in this category is the dreaded Japanese Knotweed which was highlighted again by the Court of Appeal in July 2018 in the case of Network Rail v Williams.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What exactly is Japanese Knotweed?
• How is it eradicated, if at all?
• Liability in the tort of nuisance - a look at illustrative cases
• Delaware Mansions Limited and others v Lord Mayor and Citizens of the City of Westminster
• Blue Circle Industries Plc v Ministry of Defence
• Encroachment and interference with quiet enjoyment
• Network Rail v Williams and Smith v Line
• Attitude of mortgage lenders
• Criminal liability
• Replying to enquiries

This webinar was recorded on 21st September 2018