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How Can I Get Travellers Moved In Dorset's Dorset

Does the council have a responsibility to relocate Travellers or Gypsies when they camp in a Dorset property they do not own without the landowner's approval?

No.

In case travellers or gypsies have camped on land owned by the council in Ferndown, Weymouth, or Dorchester, the council has the mandate to remove them, however, the council cannot evict them if they have camped on private land in Dorset, and it is the responsibility of the landowner to evict them.

What To Do If Gypsies Or Travellers Come To Your Land In Dorset?

The first approach is to meet the travellers and let them know that you are the landowner.

You can ask them the reason for coming to your land, and don't forget to ask them about how long they will stay in Dorset, Dorset.

Find out if they can cause trouble in Dorset.

If their camping site has grown and now covers rounds or junctions in Dorset, then it's best to get in touch with the local council in Dorset.

It is also good to inform your legal expert and seek the likely legal costs.

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What Do I Do If The Travellers Or Gypsies In Dorset Don't Respond To Me?

These Gypsy and Traveller families long to relate with other members of the community in Dorset.

There are instances when they will refuse to openly take to members of a different community due to being faced with racism and prejudice.

If you feel that the discussions being held are not fruitful, ask for help from Denbigh Franks instead of continuing the negotiation.

Is It Ok To Let Them Stay If There Are Not Any Problems In Dorset, Dorset?

Sometimes there are not major issues for landowners in Ferndown, Dorchester, or Weymouth and they let the small group of travellers or gypsies stay on their land and establish good relations with them.

Some owners of land in Dorset are also welcoming to the culture and contribution from a Gypsy or Traveller's lifestyle for the purpose of trade albeit for a short period.

However, if it is a long term commitment in Dorset, the permissions are required.

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How Can I Reclaim My Property In Dorset's Dorset?

Your solicitor will advise to file a petition in the civil courts in Dorset under Part 55 of the Civil Procedure Rules.

The will involve as follows:

Ask trespassers to leave Dorset (the responsibility of the landowner)

Issuance of court summons in Dorset

Asking for Court possession order in Dorset

Serving an ownership notice in Dorset

Implementing a warrant for possession with help from court bailiffs at Denbigh Franks

Some gypsies/travellers may vacate your property when served with an order in Dorset.

In some cases, you can get privatized bailiffs from Denbigh Franks to get rid of unwanted occupiers of your land in Dorset.

Under the Civil Procedure Rules 1998, during the proceeding in the Dorset county court, there is a minimum of 2 days between service of documents and the court hearing before you are issued with an eviction order in Dorset from the court.

What Is That Going To Cost Me?

You'd have to discuss the costs with your Dorset solicitor as they are going to charge a specific fee for their services.

Carrying out rubbish disposal in Weymouth, Dorchester, or Ferndown would be down to you; however, Denbigh Franks can provide you with a quote for the job.

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What Is The Role Of The Dorset Police In This Matter?

The duty of the Dorset police is to respond to any distress call they get; however, trespassing is not regarded as a criminal offence, it is a civil offense.

It is the responsibility of the landowner in Dorset to take measures for the prevention of trespass and eviction of trespassers.

All situations of unauthorized occupying in Dorset will be evaluated properly by the Dorset police and necessary action will be taken as set out in the instructions of the Department for Communities and Local Government and Home Office.

Once a criminal activity has been proven to have been carried out by gypsies or travellers in Weymouth, Dorchester, or Ferndown, it is within the jurisdiction of the police to remove them from such property.

It is also at their discretion to evict them from a land in Dorset where their behaviour goes against established rules such as the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.

The Dorset Police can also take advantage of Section 61 of the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, especially when the visitors in Dorset have more than six (6) vehicles.

The police can only use this power if the travellers are engaged in criminal activities or cause public disorder in Dorset that are beyond the powers what can be handled with normal criminal legislation, and, their trespassing is a factor to be considered.

However, use of Section 61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 bounds the Dorset police from exercising these powers under the Human Rights Act in situations where interference with welfare considerations in Ferndown, Dorchester, or Weymouth will prevent the civil courts from applying them.

What would happen to a landowner in Dorset that did not take proper action to remove travellers before the Dorset council?

Necessary actions will be taken by the council in Dorset to expel unwarranted occupiers against the owner of the land in Dorset if he/she violates any license or planning requisites.

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