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Disputes about fences, trees and buildings

Avoiding fence, tree and building disputes

  • Avoiding disputes about trees
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Resolving tree and fence disputes

  • Step-by-step guide to resolving tree and fence disputes
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Neighbourhood mediation

Free dispute resolution for neighbours, including how this type of mediation works and how to arrange mediation for neighbours.

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Notice to neighbours

Notice to contribute for urgent fencing work

Notice to contribute for fencing work

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