Cease Trespass Letter

A cease trespass letter in Ireland is a clear solicitor’s demand on headed paper requiring someone to stop entering or using your land without permission. A solicitor would draft and send the letter for you. Repeated trespass should be dealt with formally and promptly, as long unchallenged use of land can, in some cases, lead to claims over it.

You can upload your folio, deeds, contract, photos or other documents through our secure link; a solicitor would then typically review everything before preparing advice. There is no hourly billing: the price is fixed for the service described. Property and land issues are usually easier and cheaper to resolve early, before a sale, mortgage or family transfer is held up. The advice is based on Irish law and practice and on the documents you provide, so the more complete your documents, the more precise the advice can be. If the advice shows that further work is needed, such as correspondence, a Land Registry application or a planning or court process, a solicitor would explain the options and any further cost before anything else is done.

What’s included

• Intake call
• Folio check
• Letter drafted and sent
• Copy emailed to you
• One revision
• Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Who this is for

• Landowners with repeated trespass
• Farmers with people crossing fields without permission
• Owners whose land is being used by a neighbour
• Owners concerned about long-term unauthorised use

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then typically review the documents and prepare written advice.
4. You receive your written advice by email and, where included, a follow-up call to ask questions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cease trespass letter cost in Ireland?

Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. You request an assessment, and costs are confirmed in writing before any work begins.

Is trespass a crime in Ireland?

Trespass is mainly a civil wrong, although some forms of trespass can be criminal offences. The letter sets out your civil rights.

Why deal with trespass quickly?

Long unchallenged use can make disputes harder and, in some cases, lead to claims over the land.

For more on property, land and conveyancing, see our Property & Conveyancing in Ireland guide.

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