Ajax property dispute leads to wall being torn down

AJAX The retaining wall between James Agostinos property and the one next door had been there since the homes were built in 1985. As of two days ago, its gone.

An ongoing dispute between Agostino and his Ajax neighbour on Lake Driveway West led to contractors showing up early Monday morning with power tools in hand. Before he knew it, the wall was coming down and there was nothing he could do to stop it from happening.

It is supposed to rain for the next five days, the 66-year old retiree says. My back yard is collapsing and I feel lost as to what to do.

The property is at a higher elevation than the one along side it and the wall was put in place by the builder nearly thirty years ago to keep both back yards level.

The neighbour moved in about ten years ago and, according to Agostino, and has raised issues about the wall being on his side of the property line. The plan is to put up a regular wooden fence in its place.

Agostino has contacted both the police and the Town of Ajax bylaw office and has been told to contact a lawyer. Meanwhile, his land is beginning to collapse and hes worried it is becoming a safety hazard.

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Ajax property dispute leads to wall being torn down