What does boundary dispute mean?

A boundary dispute is a disagreement between people who own adjoining real estate on where exactly one property ends and the other begins. Or, it can be a disagreement over how one party is legally allowed to use land when neither will ever agree on who owns it.

How to resolve a dividing fence dispute in Queensland?

The Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011 provides a number of options for resolving dividing fence disputes. See the Queensland Government’s website for more information . To suggest a frequently asked question, please email [email protected] .

What’s the law about fence and boundary line disputes?

In this article we are going to take a look at a legal sausage, the “equitable easement.” The law regarding fence and boundary line disputes is a combination of legislative statute and case law.

Can a dispute be settled without a notice to fence?

However, if you don’t use a Notice to Fence, it’s harder to prove you and your neighbour had an agreement if something goes wrong. Also, without a Notice to Fence any dispute will be settled under contract law and not the Fences Act. This makes it a lot harder to resolve a dispute. What if my neighbour ignores my Notice to Fence?

Is the neighbourhood Disputes Act 2011 applicable to all fence disputes?

Should this be unsuccessful, the legislation aims to facilitate dispute resolution. Does the Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011 apply to all fence disputes?

In this article we are going to take a look at a legal sausage, the “equitable easement.” The law regarding fence and boundary line disputes is a combination of legislative statute and case law.

What to do if you have a fence dispute with your neighbour?

Try to talk to your neighbour about the issue and suggest a solution. If you cannot come to an agreement: for free assistance on resolving your dispute, including mediation sessions. If your issue concerns fence construction, maintenance, or fence damage repairs, you can use a Notice to contribute to make an order in your dispute.

Should this be unsuccessful, the legislation aims to facilitate dispute resolution. Does the Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011 apply to all fence disputes?