Rights of way time bomb

A QUIETLY ticking time bomb for owners of rights of way may explode in two years time, if steps aren’t taken now.

That’s the advice of solicitors in regard to The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act of 2009, which came into effect in December 2009, and which could cause considerable problems for right of way owners, if not addressed within a two-year time frame.

The new act consolidates previous existing legislation, but where it will affect farmers and householders in particular, (and also commercial property owners), is in the area of easements.