Japanese
Knotweed
Legal Claims & Defence
Japanese knotweed is one of the most invasive plant species in the UK. Its rapid growth and aggressive root system (rhizomes) can cause significant disruption to homes, gardens and property values.
Whether you are seeking compensation or defending a claim made against you, Charles Lyndon has extensive experience advising on Japanese knotweed disputes across England and Wales.
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Support for Claimants
If Japanese knotweed has affected your property, you may be entitled to compensation. Knotweed can devalue your home, spread quickly underground and cause substantial costs for treatment and management. Our specialist team helps homeowners recover losses and secure the funds needed for effective removal.
- Knotweed has spread from a neighbouring property onto your land.
- You purchased a property and discovered knotweed that was not identified in the surveyor’s report or disclosed on the Property Information Form (TA6).
- Your conveyancing solicitor failed to provide you with a TA6 Form, used an outdated version, or did not properly advise you on the responses given.
If any of these situations apply, you may have a claim in nuisance, professional negligence, and/or misrepresentation.
How can we help?
We work with leading knotweed specialists and chartered surveyors to:
- Confirm the source and extent of the infestation
- Assess the impact on your property’s value
- Quantify treatment, monitoring and reinstatement costs
- Pursue compensation on your behalf
Our goal is to secure a clear, enforceable treatment plan and financial redress so you are not left out of pocket.
Japanese knotweed – Support for Defendants
If you are selling a property, you are required to disclose any known presence of knotweed on the TA6 Property Information Form. Incorrectly ticking ‘No’, even unintentionally, can lead to a claim in misrepresentation.
At Charles Lyndon, we regularly act for sellers facing allegations that they failed to disclose knotweed or provided inaccurate information during the conveyancing process.
We can help you defend claims involving:
- Misrepresentation on the TA6 form
- Disputed knowledge of knotweed prior to sale
- Challenge to your reliance on professional reports
- Claims for treatment costs, monitoring and/or diminution of value
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Whether you are bringing a Japanese knotweed claim or defending one, our specialist team is here to help. Contact Charles Lyndon today for expert advice tailored to your situation.
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