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I live in a semi-detached house in England. Our plot includes our fenced-up back garden as well as a driveway which leads to 2 blocks of 3 garages.We own a garage, the 5 others are owned by our 5 neighbours. Access can also be gained to the 5 neighbours' back gardens from the driveway. There is a fairly clear covenant that states that the driveway plot, as just mentioned, belongs to our property, but the other 5 houses have a right of way over it. Maintenance costs are to be shared between the 6 of us.
A 7th cottage is at the back of the driveway but isn't adjoining. The 7th cottage is accessed via a different driveway further up the street, I have never even met the owners. One of our 5 neighbours whose garden is adjacent to the 7th cottage has allowed the 7th cottage to go through their garden to access their house. As a result, the 7th cottage are also going across our driveway.
I understand that the way the covenant is written, our neighbours do not need a specific reason to go across the driveway and can also allow their guests to go across. However, I feel this is a different situation as they are not their guests. Am I allowed to refuse access to the 7th cottage?
I hope this is clear! Thank you in advance for any guidance.
I live in a semi-detached house in England. Our plot includes our fenced-up back garden as well as a driveway which leads to 2 blocks of 3 garages.We own a garage, the 5 others are owned by our 5 neighbours. Access can also be gained to the 5 neighbours' back gardens from the driveway. There is a fairly clear covenant that states that the driveway plot, as just mentioned, belongs to our property, but the other 5 houses have a right of way over it. Maintenance costs are to be shared between the 6 of us.
A 7th cottage is at the back of the driveway but isn't adjoining. The 7th cottage is accessed via a different driveway further up the street, I have never even met the owners. One of our 5 neighbours whose garden is adjacent to the 7th cottage has allowed the 7th cottage to go through their garden to access their house. As a result, the 7th cottage are also going across our driveway.
I understand that the way the covenant is written, our neighbours do not need a specific reason to go across the driveway and can also allow their guests to go across. However, I feel this is a different situation as they are not their guests. Am I allowed to refuse access to the 7th cottage?
I hope this is clear! Thank you in advance for any guidance.
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