2 YEARS AFTER THE LANDMARK COURT RULING AGAINST NETWORK RAIL
As many of you know in Sept 2017 there was a landmark successful private prosecution for Nuisance against Network Rail due to loss of value and enjoyment of property affected by Japanese Knotweed originating from NR land. Network Rail was ordered to pay damages to the claimants to cover a treatment and cover residual loss in the value of the properties.
2 years on Network Rail continues to receive complaints in relation to Japanese Knotweed. Over the years they have reportedly received many thousands of complaints in regards to this invasive plant species.
Why is Japanese Knotweed still an issue for Network Rail?
There are many reasons why but the simple answer is the following. Japanese Knotweed is a still a problem for Network Rail because it is still a problem for property and home owners! 8 years after this issue first raised its head, the impact Japanese Knotweed has on the value of homes is now showing the same sort of longevity as the plant species itself.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/network-rail-lets-japanese-knotweed-blight-homes-pqtq5jbj7
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