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Understanding the risks of invasive plant encroachment

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.

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The TA6 Form:Understanding and mitigating knotweed risk

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.

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