Letter from a Solicitor to Neighbour

A solicitor letter to a neighbour in Ireland is a clear, firm letter drafted, signed and sent by an Irish solicitor on headed paper. Sometimes a firm, professional solicitor letter is all that is needed to stop the behaviour and protect your position.

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

• 30-minute fact-finding call
• Letter drafted by a solicitor of your choice
• Letter sent on solicitor headed paper
• Copy emailed to you
• One round of revisions
• 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

• Owners dealing with a boundary or access issue
• People affected by nuisance from a neighbour
• Owners whose property has been damaged
• Neighbours who want to set out their position formally

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 solicitor letter to a neighbour 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.

Will a solicitor letter resolve a neighbour dispute?

Many disputes are resolved once a formal letter is received, but no outcome can be guaranteed.

What if the neighbour ignores the letter?

Next steps may include mediation or proceedings. The solicitor can advise.

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

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.