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A fence is a structure that encloses an area, typically outdoors, and is usually constructed from posts that are connected by boards, wire, rails or netting. A fence differs from a wall in not having a solid foundation along its whole length.Alternatives to fencing include a ditch (sometimes filled with water, forming a moat).

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    NSW fence already in disrepair. who pays for new fence?

    I bought my house 3 years ago. Side picket fence with my neighbour was then completely broken down. Neiughbour had lived there about 5 years already. They now want me to pay for new fence. The fence is on my land (by a few cm's). What I understand is that under normal situations the Dividing...
  2. J

    Fence enquiry

    I'm hoping this will be a simple answer. I have a new neighbour, and it looks like he is going to build a couple of units on the property. The fence we share is damaged, and he has offered to replace and build it if I pay half. I am pretty sure he is a builder, and the price looks pretty hefty...
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    Retaining wall between 2 properties where there is no existing wall

    Hi, Looking for a little help with a retaining wall issue. When I moved in, we were told the fence would need to be replaced. What we didn;t realise is this fence holds up our land because it was not built properly. The land next to us (lower land) has a small retaining wall on their...
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    VIC Fencing Notice service

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  5. mrpurple

    Garage wall acting as fence demolished by neighbour for new build

    Our neighbour has demolished his brick wall garage to make way for a new home build. One side of the garage , was acting as our fence. Initially he said he would pay for the new fence but now is asking us to contribute. Should we be forced to contribute when he removed the wall? Thanks in...
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    NSW Dividing fences dispute - covenant issue

    We have a significant dispute with neighbours on a largely unfenced boundary, thinking of options . Question is can a local court or NCAT overide a covenant , if the covenant fencing restrictions themselves do not allow what the Local Court or NCAT considers a 'sufficient' fence? The existing...
  7. VXM

    NSW New Retaining wall on boundary with fence

    Hello, I have just started building my house and my back neighbour is almost done with his built. He is on the higher side of the land and has raised the level of the land from natural slope to build his house. His plan therefore has a retaining wall on the dividing boundary. The common fence...
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    NSW Dividing Fence - Hedge, Boundary & Fencing Order

    New neighbors moved in a year ago. We share a wooden dividing fence except for the one in the front garden where the 2 properties is separated by a hedge. This hedge has been in place for over 10 years. We had our dogs in the front garden many times & they had never been able to cross next...
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    VIC Fence Extenders - Neighbours agreement

    Hi - I wish to install fence extenders / lattice makers to the top of an existing fence to increase the height. This is because my property is on a slope & from the top I can see into my neighbours backyard. The fence extenders would be attached/fastened on my side of the fence but would sit on...
  10. H

    VIC Where To Place New Fence? REPOST 1

    We have not received a response to date hence the repost. We have a written agreement with our neighbour to build a new dividing fence along the title boundary separating both our properties (land). There is no existing fence. The fence will be constructed from treated pine posts connected with...
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