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Trespass of land is an area of law that has particular relevance to building surveyors in the context of building works. The erection of certain structures can be problematic and the building surveyor may find him- or herself bringing, defending or resolving a claim of trespass of land caused by tower cranes, scaffold or other building equipment oversailing into adjoining land. This section considers the law of trespass to land generally and looks more particularly at trespass to land in the context of building works. A number of practical steps are outlined that will aid the building surveyor to bring an action for trespass, and the section also details a number of ways to defend, resolve and prevent claims for trespass.

This section is maintained by Marc Glover of Tanfield Chambers.