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over 9 years ago
Neighbour's fence
My neighbour wants to build a new fence and has asked that I contribute 50% of the cost. Do I have to pay them if I don't want a new fence?
Principal at Heras Law
In NSW, the Dividing Fences Act 1991 sets out adjoining owners liabilities in respect of fences.
In particular section 7 states that neighbours are liable in equal proportions for carrying out fence work of a standard not greater than the standard for a "sufficient dividing fence." Any neighbour which desires a fence of greater standard is liable for the excess in cost.
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