NSW Adding Our DP to Right of Way - Possible?

[Jannine]

Hi,

Can a neighbour put a locked gate up on the road blocking us (only) access? There is a public road that comes to our house but it goes in and out of the public road reserve through his property, due to it being a rural dirt road and movement over the last 100 years!

There is no other access to our property.

One other neighbour put a Right of Way over the road track but all other neighbours haven't. Is it possible to add our DP to that Right of Way?

 

[Tripe]

Not knowing all the details,

The landowner is not doing anything wrong fencing or gating a private property.

If it’s a public road, not sure how a right of carriage easment can be placed over it?

 

[Rod]

You have rights of access but may need a lawyer to sort it out for you.

First step is to approach the neighbour explain the problem and see if they will co-operate.

Second, if 1 fails, put your position in writing and send via registered post. Do not just put it in the letterbox - you want proof of sending/delivery.

Thirdly, if 1 and 2 do not produce a result, hire a lawyer.