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NEIGHBOURHOOD DISPUTES RESOLUTION ACT 2011 No. 25 - SECT 7

7 Overview

(1) A sufficient dividing fence is required between 2 parcels of land if an adjoining owner requests a dividing fence.

(2) Generally, neighbours must—

(a) contribute equally to the building and maintaining of a sufficient dividing fence; and
(b) not attach something to a dividing fence that materially and unreasonably alters or damages it.

(3) This chapter encourages neighbours to attempt to resolve a dividing fence issue informally.

(4) However, if neighbours can not resolve a dividing fence issue, the dispute may be taken to QCAT for resolution.



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