Mother's home left 'unsellable' after neighbour illegally demolishes his half of semi-detached property

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A Leeds mother says her life has been turned into a four-year "nightmare" after her neighbour unlawfully tore down his half of their shared semi-detached house.Shivarna Mitra, 44, claims she spent years saving for the three-bedroom property in Pudsey, where she lived with her young son and elderly mother.She purchased the £217,000 home in May 2021, describing it as her "forever home."Just 18 months later, her neighbour demolished his side of the building, leaving behind little more than rubble and overgrown land.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Ms Mitra's property was left with holes in its walls and roof, causing extensive damage throughout.The destruction unfolded while Ms Mitra was recovering from cancer.She now believes her home is unsellable and structurally unsafe, but she cannot access the neighbouring land to carry out repairs.Rats have made their way into her home through the gaps and chewed through her wiring, while squirrels and wasps have also invaded the property.Damp...

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