Fences and the Law

FENCES AND THE LAW
Talk to your neighbour first!
Do I need my neighbour’s consent?
Must we have a fence?
What is fencing work?
What kind of fence?
Where should the fence be?
How is the cost of fencing work shared?
What if we agree?
What if we can’t agree?
The Fences Act procedure
How do I get my neighbour to pay?
Notices
Objections and counter proposals
No agreement
Taking the case to court
Failure to proceed
Power of entry
Paying for fencing work
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Railings
Council approval
Brush fencing
Land under contract
New housing developments
Absent or unknown owners
Rental properties
Dogs
Emergency repairs
Damage
Retaining walls
GUIDE TO FORMS
Notice of intention to erect a fence Form 1
Notice of intention to perform replacement, repair or maintenance work Form 2
Cross notice Form 3
Fencing work agreement
CONTACTS
Legal Services Commission
Community Mediation Centres
Magistrates Courts
Community Legal Centres
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