I think you'll have to chalk this up as sore yin, after a year Id say you'll struggle and you'll end up just falling out with the neighbour unless you've already done this.
I also dont think that is a small claims matter as you'll really need to prove it, if you'd came back after the time you were away and clocked it, different story but after a year. Id say nope.
About 2 months after the roof replacement I was working on my van and had to roll.it away from the garage door, I noticed two large dents with scratches,
I think you'll have to chalk this up as sore yin, after a year Id say you'll struggle and you'll end up just falling out with the neighbour unless you've already done this.
I also dont think that is a small claims matter as you'll really need to prove it, if you'd came back after the time you were away and clocked it, different story but after a year. Id say nope.