Neighbour disputes
Their tree. Your roof. Their problem.
Fence costs they won't share, damage from their tree, a burst pipe that flooded your yard — money claims between neighbours can go to small claims. Fences and trees often have special state rules and forums.
Start a neighbours claimSounds familiar?
- Neighbour won't pay their half of a new fence
- Tree roots damaged your driveway
- Their renovation damaged your property
Evidence checklist
- Photos of the damagekey
- Quotes / invoices for repairkey
- Any notice you served (e.g. fencing notice)
- Messages with themkey
Watch out for
- Dividing fence disputes usually require a formal fencing notice first.
- Tree disputes in NSW go to the Land and Environment Court — not small claims.
Questions
Will this ruin things with my neighbour?
A measured letter often fixes it before things get spicy. We keep the tone firm, factual and civil.
Stop being nice about it.
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