You can’t start work during the 21-day period while you wait for a reply. You should sign and date the notice, and keep a copy for yourself. The notice must say that if the neighbour makes no communication within 21 days, they will be deemed to have agreed to the proposal and will have to share the cost. The notice must also state that the neighbour has 21 days to object to any aspect of the proposal and make any counter proposal. The notice must state that it is served under the Fencing Act 1978 and must contain the names and addresses of both owners, a description of the fence, where it will go and how it is to be built, the estimated cost, how materials are to be purchased, and the start date for the work. First, you must give your neighbour the details of your proposal in writing. No, there is a formal procedure that must be followed. What if they won’t cooperate? Can I just put up the fence and send them the bill? Neighbours can quite reasonably disagree about what is appropriate, so communication is key. What do I do first?īefore building a fence, it’s best to meet face to face with the owner of the next door property. For fences higher than this, you should talk to the Council first. How high can the fence be?Ī fence can be up to two metres high without needing a building or planning consent. The Fencing Act is a formal way of doing this and may be needed if people can’t agree on what standard the fence should be. If you want to build or upgrade a fence on a common boundary with a neighbour you can pay for it yourself, but either party can ask the other to pay half. I want a fence between my neighbour’s property and mine. This information is a guide only and is not legally binding.
The Act is administered by the Department of Justice, not the Whakatāne District Council. The Fencing Act sets out everybody’s rights and obligations and should be referred to before taking any action. Fencing is often the subject of dispute between adjoining property owners.
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