Landowning Rights and Responsibilities

Whether you own a single acre or 1,000 you need to know what your rights and responsibilities are for everything that happens on your land. You should also be aware of the various regulations that restrict your ability to use and enjoy your land as you would wish.

As the membership organisation for owners of land and property, CLA’s in-house advisory service offers members free professional advice on issues such as:

• Does the public have rights over my land
• Can my land be compulsory purchased
• Do utilities have rights over my land
• What are the pros and cons of living by a river
• What are my rights as a landowner regarding my tenants
• Am I receiving my full payment entitlements
• What issues do I need to be aware of regarding field sports
• What is the effect of the various environmental controls on my land
• Who can help with drafting and understanding contracts
• How can I resolve problems with my neighbours
• What are my rating and council tax liabilities
• How do nature conservation controls affect my land
• Who can help me resolve problems with my employees

To receive your copy of the CLA's "Landowning Rights and Responsibilities" document, please enter your name and e-mail address into the following form: