Openreach Cables serving neighbour on Private Pole without permission

[CalvinHobbes]

4 hours ago, markc said:

“Accidentally” knock pole over with digger or similar, no survey, no fee, no problemo 

Er is that true? A digger we had in knocked a stay on our land which led to a cable hanging from the pole, I had to get the electric fella out to tie it up again. I was thinking I might get a bill, so you think I won't?

 

[Kelvin]

14 minutes ago, CalvinHobbes said:

Er is that true? A digger we had in knocked a stay on our land which led to a cable hanging from the pole, I had to get the electric fella out to tie it up again. I was thinking I might get a bill, so you think I won't?

 

In the example above it’s apparently an unofficial pole that BT purloined so who is going to come after him. If it’s an official pole/stay then you’ll probably need to pay for it or maybe not depends on the company. 

[cheekmonkey]

51 minutes ago, Adrian Walker said:

 

If the farmer benefited from the telephone cable then they don't need permission.  Due diligence wasn't done, just pay to get it moved.

 

he didn't it wasnt to his property