Neighbour Disputes NSW
As the old saying goes ‘good fences make good neighbours. Our homes are designed to be our safe spaces for rest and relaxation, but sometimes it only takes one overhanging tree branch for trench warfare to break out.
When things get a bit tense Abbotts and Co. Lawyers are here to work with you to restore your home environment to a haven of calm.
TROUBLE IN PARADISE
How do you deal with difficult Neighbours in NSW?
Although it is something very important to most of us, in NSW there is no legal right to privacy. With that in mind it is not an offence for someone to be a ‘nosey neighbour.’ Apart from taking actions such as planting hedges or building privacy screens your only other course of action may be to engage in discussion with your neighbour about how their actions are impacting your ability to use and enjoy your home.
If at any times the actions of your neighbour makes you feel harassed or intimidated you should contact the police and seek an apprehended violence order.
Common areas of disputes with neighbours include:
Fencing and Boundary Disputes;
Noise issues (people and pets, such as barking dogs);
Parking issues;
Waste and pest issues;
Construction and drainage.
How do you deal with a Neighbourhood dispute in NSW?
The first step in dealing with a neighbour dispute is to approach the matter with a cool head. Although often uncomfortable and difficult there should be a process of respectful discussion between yourself and your neighbour in an attempt to harmoniously resolved the matter.
We can assist in this process to provide advice about your rights and suggest possible solutions. In dealing with these disputes, it is incredibly important to remember that you may be living alongside these people for many years to come. These years will be much more pleasant if you are able to remain on reasonably good terms with your neighbours.
“Everybody needs good neighbours.”
At Abbotts and Co Lawyers, we will work with you to find a cost effective solution and where at all possible avoid the matter turning into a lengthy and stressful Court dispute.
Contact us today or fill in our appointment form on this page to book in an obligation free discussion so we can help smooth things over.