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The Dividing Fences Act - council fence requirements, swimming pool, pool fence, boundary fence, laws, perth, wa, regulations, legislation, dividing fences act, swimming pool fence, western australia, neighbour disputes, disputes over fencing, Adelaide, dispute resolution, brisbane, qld, queensland, sydney, nsw, canberra, melbourne, vic, victoria,

DIVIDING FENCE LAWS AND OBLIGATIONS

                      What is a dividing fence?




A dividing fence is a fence that separates the land of different owners whether the fence is on the common boundary of adjoining lands or on a line other than the common boundary. A dividing fence does not include a retaining wall.

A “sufficient fence” is:

a fence prescribed by a local government local law;
a fence of any standard agreed upon by adjoining owners provided that it does not fall below the standard rescribed by the relevant local government local law;
a substantial fence that is ordinarily capable of resisting the trespass of cattle and sheep; or
a fence determined by a Magistrate in a Magistrates Court to be a sufficient fence.

Note: A fence which accords with (c) or (d) is only a sufficient fence where no local law or agreement is made.

If you decide to erect a dividing fence of a higher standard than a sufficient fence without obtaining the agreement of the adjoining owner, you may only claim half the cost of erecting and maintaining a sufficient fence, as defined above.

Does the Dividing Fences Act 1961 apply to everyone?

No. The Act does not bind the Crown, so where the adjoining land is owned by the Commonwealth, state or a local government and is used for public purposes (for example, roads parks or government offices) the local government or Commonwealth or state government department is not required to contribute to the costs of erecting or maintaining a dividing fence.

The Act does not interfere with agreements, contracts or covenants relating to dividing fences between owners of adjoining land. It may be worth checking your Certificate of Title or with the Department of Land Information to enquire whether there are any covenants relating to dividing fences between you and adjoining landowners. Any agreement, contract or covenant relating to dividing fences overrides the Act.

Information on Dividing Fences Queensland: Dividing Fences Qld

LEGAL OBLIGATIONS

Good fences make good neighbours

Document Actions by Kate Rogers, Law Society of NSW October 2005

If you don't want a fence on the boundary of your property, are you obliged to have one?
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS

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Local council set the laws by which fences are to comply, usually detailed in the Local Development Control Plan, (obtained through your local council). For this reason different council shires can have different policies in regard to fencing, so no one rule can apply to all fences. Front fences often have to comply with council requirements, whereas side or boundary fences rairly do.

When considering the design of your new fence it is wise to consult with the local area council inspector to see if any particular laws may apply in your situation.

In general, you are allowed to replace a fence with a similar style, height and design without prior approval. If you property does not have a fence, it would be reasonable to assume the council would approve a new fence if it was similar to the surrounding existing fences, but a check with the local council is advised.

If the fence you require is a dividing fence between yourselves and other private residences, it would also be reasonable to assume the council would not have any issues if both the neighbours whose properties the fence divides, are in agreement.

As a general rule, most councils do not require approval for dividing fences under 1.8m, (6 feet) in height, or front fences under 1 metre.



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