Hi, my name is boys03!Is neighbour breaking the law saying I'm not disabled? Is this Discrimination?

boys03

Hi, l am a disabled lady, l am having problems with my neighbour, she is now stating quite openly that lm not disabled and l shouldn't get pips. I have fibro, osteopenia, arthritis in most places, flat feet, balance problems, surely this person is breaking the law saying this and also is being discriminatory against me.

Albus_Scope

Hey there @boys03 welcome to the community. 😊

I'm sorry to hear you're having issues with your neighbour. I'm unsure of the legalities of the situation, but if you feel unsafe, I'd recommend getting in touch with the police to lodge a complaint.

AKR

Potentially her conduct may amount to harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, which is a criminal offence. So yes, speaking with the police may be a sensible initial step for you take.

Civil remedies are also provided for under the PHA 1997 (damages/injunctive relief), and therefore you might also wish to consult a specialist solicitor for an initial consultation to see what options are available - e.g. subject to any advice you receive and affordability, it may be a "cease and desist" letter can be sent to her. This is a warning letter that would set out her conduct, stating that it amounts to harassment, instructing her to cease and desist her conduct, and stating legal action will be taken against her if she persists.

Only a solicitor that specialises in these sorts of matters can advise you based upon the chronology of events/precisely what she has said, how often, to whom and where etc.

Preparing a chronology would also be useful before you contact the police so you can give them chapter and verse.

You will also (after speaking to the police and/or a solicitor) have to weigh up whether you think it is worth pursuing either or both avenues of potential redress/resolution (i.e. financially and emotionally etc).