I've just bought a block of land in a new housing estate. I want to put up a fence at my own cost. They aren't there during the day and there's currently no fence as it's a new estate. I'm sure they wouldn't mind. Can I enter my neighbour's land to put up the fence?
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Answer by LegalEagle™ staff, Forbes 2871 NSW.
- No. If you enter your neighbours land without permission you will be trespassing.
- You may be able to enter your neighbours' land to undertake fencing wok without asking them first if:
- urgent fencing work is required;
- there is an agreement about the fencing work between you and your neighbour; or
- you have a fencing order form a court or tribunal.