If, as a member of the public, you spread JK you can face a £2,000 fine. On the other hand, if you are a business, it can be a £20,000 fine with 6 months in prison. Also, if you allow the JK to grow from your garden into a neighbour’s garden then they can bring a civil case against you for depreciation of the house. As well as this, they can even claim for loss of enjoyment and stress! Claims in excess of £30,000 are not uncommon.
Surveyors are the most common professionals to have litigation against them if the JK has not been identified within their survey. With typical devaluations being 10% of the value of the property, this can cause a massive problem when trying to sell your house if you do not have the right people on board to assist you.
Here at Japanese Knotweed Expert we have been working with mortgage lenders, surveyors and solicitors for over two decades. Accordingly, we are one of the foremost experts, that are commercially minded, within our field. So, if you require any advice or help then please do get in touch.