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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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    QLD Building contract for dividing retaining wall and fence with apportion of costs

    Hi, We are currently facing a situation where we need to replace a retaining wall and fence that sits on the boundary of our property and our neighbour’s. The estimated cost of this project exceeds $20,000. We have reached an agreement with our neighbour regarding the cost sharing and the type...
  2. n00bling

    NSW Brick fence extends beyond boundary

    I have a quick question on boundary fences. I live on a corner block with the front of my house facing street A and the side of my house facing street B. I just had a survey done and it seems like the brick fence I have that runs along street B is about 20cm beyond the boundary marker into my...
  3. thommoAj

    Neighbour has Privacy Screen Attached to common Fence - I painted our side.

    Hi, we have a common fence, and on the neighbor's side a privacy screen is attached, the screen extends perhaps 1/2 a meter above the common fence. Not sure when the privacy screen was added but it was before the current owners bought the house next door, and probably before we bought it, so...
  4. J

    NSW blocked shared sewer line, neighbours brick wall collapsing onto my property, front dividing fence broken by tenants

    I am a grandmother and for the past 19 years live in the adjoining semi detached house owned by Toby Greene GWS Giants player in Drummoyne which he purchased in September 2017. In 2018 Toby had 2 female tenants in his property and they blocked the shared sewer line with hygiene products and dog...
  5. K

    NSW Dividing fence

    Neighbour has removed existing paling fence without notice and replaced it with a knowingly non-conforming fence that neithe conforms to council standards or the DA. Police will not charge him with tresspass. Council is yet to condem it but is well aware of the situation. If the neighbour can...
  6. R

    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...
  7. 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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  10. 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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