Legal cases involving invasive plant encroachment are on the rise!
In this paper we highlight the importance of understanding the risks of invasive plant encroachment, as well as the potential legal implications that could arise as a result.
The Law Society’s amendment to the Explanatory
Notes accompanying the TA6 conveyancing form
changed in 2020. In order for a seller to tick “No” to
the Japanese knotweed question, they must be
certain that no rhizome (root) is present in the
ground of the property, or within 3 metres of the
boundary, even if there are no visible signs above
ground.
When it comes to property, certain invasive plants are more problematic than others. We highlight the main ones to watch out for, the risks they can pose and explain how best to treat them.
Introduced in 2001, Land Remediation Tax
Relief (LRTR) is designed to encourage the
redevelopment of more challenging
brownfield sites by assisting developers with
the cost of dealing with contamination such
as asbestos, radon and – since 2009 –
Japanese knotweed.
Reluctance to confront the possibility that Japanese knotweed could be present on residential development sites is putting developers at risk of expensive litigation if the invasive plant emerges post-sale.
The long-awaited RICS Guidance Note, Japanese Knotweed: Guidance for Professional Valuers and surveyors, was published in January 2022 (effective 23 March 2022), replacing their previous Information paper IP27.
Rest assured, where invasive species are identified at an early stage and tackled correctly, problems can usually be avoided. Our trained specialists carry out site surveys to map specified terrestrial invasive plant species and provide management plans tailored to your requirements.
Our team of experts is available between 9am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday to answer your enquiries and advise you on the next steps
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