"PeterC"  wrote in message 
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> Hi,
>
> We own a terraced house which are planing on selling.  One of the 
> neighbours has a scrap car parked on his drive (which is adjacent and part 
> of our drive) very close to his house and our house.  The car smells of 
> petrol and we wonder if the tank is leaking onto the tarmac.
>
> We would really like to get this car removed - is there any legal 
> precident for doing such?  The car is on his land, but may be stopping us 
> enjoying our property and may present a health hazard/risk.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Pete.

Thank you for all of your replies.  I think I will take the advice and talk 
to the neighbour in the first instance.  The car is parked on his land (kind 
of a driveway really) and we can claim no interest in the land (though I am 
not sure what an easement is!).  Might also give the LA envirmental office a 
call for advice.

Thanks again,

Pete.