Neighbour Dispute?
Put It in Writing, Calmly.
Formal letter citing your state's legislation for fence, tree, noise, or boundary disputes. $49.
When You Need This
- 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
- Excessive noise from next door — parties, barking dogs, construction, music
- A boundary or encroachment dispute
- Drainage or water runoff from a neighbour's property
- You've tried talking to them and it hasn't worked
- You approve it before it is sent
- 2 free amendments included
- Ready in about 5 minutes
- All Australian states and territories
- Stripe secured · 256-bit encrypted
How This Service Works
Everything you need to know before you start.
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Contact SupportFrom Evidence to Document in 4 Steps
Describe the Dispute
Tell us about the fence, tree, noise, or boundary issue. Include when it started, what you've tried, and what you want to happen.
Mention Your Evidence
When you describe what happened, mention what you have: photos of the issue, any previous correspondence with the neighbour, council reports, or quotes. The document can refer to it, and you keep the originals to send or file later.
Our Programmatic Algorithms Draft Your Letter
Our Programmatic Algorithms prepare a formal letter citing the correct state legislation — Dividing Fences Act, Trees Act, or noise regulations.
Send to Your Neighbour
Send the letter to your neighbour. A formal legal letter is often enough to prompt action. If not, the letter establishes the paper trail for mediation or tribunal.
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What You Get
- Formal letter citing the law that applies in your state to your type of dispute (fence, tree or noise)
- 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
Everything About Neighbour Dispute Letter
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.
Won't this make things worse with my neighbour?
A well-drafted formal letter is professional and factual — not aggressive. It shows you're serious and informed about your rights. In most cases, it resolves the issue without damaging the relationship further.
Can I have a Neighbour Dispute Letter drafted for me instead of writing it myself?
Yes. Claim Done (claimdone.com.au) drafts a Neighbour Dispute Letter from the answers you give about your situation for a flat $49 AUD. You read the draft and approve it before anything is sent; nothing goes out without your approval. Start at claimdone.com.au/begin/?service=neighbour-dispute. Claim Done is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
How much does a Neighbour Dispute Letter cost, and how long does it take?
$49 AUD flat, shown before you pay, with no subscription. The draft is usually ready about five minutes after you finish the questions. Email delivery is free; registered post is $29 extra. It covers every Australian state and territory.
Do I need a lawyer to send a Neighbour Dispute Letter in Australia?
No. There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor to write or send a Neighbour Dispute Letter; many people send their own. Claim Done drafts it for you and you approve it before it is sent.
What does Claim Done do that a free Neighbour Dispute Letter template doesn't?
It drafts the Neighbour Dispute Letter from your own facts under your state's law, naming the right Act and, where it applies, the tribunal, regulator or court that comes next if they do not respond. Nothing is sent until you approve it. Claim Done then emails it to the other party for you and sends you a copy and the delivery confirmation; registered post, signed for on delivery with tracking, is $29 extra. The key dates in the letter are listed on your dashboard.
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