Nuisance caused by ivy from the neighbours behind

Questioner

A new wooden shed has been installed in an apartment complex. This shed is on private land of the VVE. However, behind the shed is an ivy that proliferates and attaches itself to the shed. The shed is about 50 cm away from the ivy. We went to the owner and asked if he wanted to keep this ivy, but he refused. We have now started working on it ourselves, but it is almost impossible to get through, the shed has only been there for over a year. The ivy even eats itself inside the shed. So what can we do with this?

Lawyer

The owner will have to be notified that he will ensure that the vegetation does not grow illegally, which is now the case, causing damage. You can hold him liable for that damage. You may indeed remove branches that hang over or grow in if the owner refuses to do it himself. But it may be a better idea to make both the request and the announcement that you will do it, or have it done by a third party at his expense, in writing for the sake of evidence. I can help you draw up the correct legal document.