Neighbour Dispute Letter — $49
A few quick questions · $49 once · No card until the final step
Before you start: Neighbour Dispute Letter
Formal letter about fencing, trees, noise, drainage, or boundary disputes. References your state's dividing fences and tree dispute legislation. Common reasons: the dividing fence is falling down and your neighbour won't contribute to repairs; your neighbour's tree is overhanging your property or damaging your fence/foundation.
- Answer plain questions about your situationAbout 5 minutes, one question at a time. No legal knowledge and no card needed.
- See how your document is set out, then pay $49 onceBy card through Stripe. The full document is drafted in about 5 minutes.
- Read it, change it, then approve itChange the wording yourself or ask for a redraft (2 edits included). Nothing is sent until you approve it.
You can stop at any point before paying, at no cost.
What's included
- Formal letter citing your state's specific legislation (Dividing Fences Act, Trees Act, etc.)
- Clear statement of each party's legal obligations
- Proposed resolution with reasonable deadline
- Escalation pathway to mediation or tribunal
- Evidence documentation framework
- Formatted as a professional PDF
What to have ready
- Who it goes to: their name, and their email if you want us to send it
- The key dates, and any amounts involved
- Any documents, emails or messages. Tell us in the chat what you have; the document can refer to them.
Common questions
Do I have to pay for half the fence?Generally yes. Under the Dividing Fences Act in most states, both neighbours must contribute equally to the cost of a dividing fence of a standard sufficient for the area. You can serve a formal Fencing Notice to start the process.
Can I cut my neighbour's overhanging tree?In most states, you can trim branches that overhang your property line, but only up to the boundary. For trees causing damage or blocking light, you may need to apply to the tribunal or Land and Environment Court.
What if they just ignore the letter?If your neighbour ignores a formal letter, your next step is mediation (free through community justice centres) or an application to your state tribunal. The letter becomes evidence in those proceedings.
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Previous rulings on matters like this
Published tribunal decisions we have summarised. Every matter turns on its own facts; these show what the tribunal looked at.
ACAT · Sep 2026 · $1,054Neighbour who cut a hedge past the fence line ordered to pay $1,054 to townhouse owners corporation (ACAT, 2026)Outcome: Partly successfulQCAT · Oct 2026Neighbour’s bid to cut back overhanging gum tree dismissed for lack of evidence (QCAT, 2026)Outcome: Application dismissedACAT · Jun 2026Public housing tenancy ended after tribunal finds the home was used for drug dealing (ACAT, 2026)Outcome: Applicant successful