Interference with goods: how to handle abandoned goods on your land

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Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.

If goods belonging to third parties are left or abandoned on your land, you will want to ensure that they are removed quickly. 

If the third party does not remove them, it is important that you understand how to legally dispose of them.  

This Business Guide sets out the procedure to be followed to ensure that goods which are not collected can be lawfully sold.