Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Neighbour's Garage on Boundary - Fence Question 21Jul 30, 2014 1:47 am Yep you are right, technically you are not allowed to paint or fix anything to the the side (facing your yard) of your neighbours boundary wall. Knowing this I actually consulted my neighbours and selected limestone face bricks for my garages. My house and garages will be rendered inside and out on all walls except those on the neighbours side. One neighbour also has a boundary wall on the same fence line as I have my rear garage and we are both having limestone bricks and have verbally agreed to allow each other to render to the same colour scheme. Its not worth arguing over because boundary walls are allowed and it is approved. Best is to accept it and discuss with your neighbour about rendering or painting. To be honest it also protects the wall I would have thought. Boundary walls on the boundary are more expensive as the gutters have to be contained within the fence line which costs a lot more than normal gutters. Re: Neighbour's Garage on Boundary - Fence Question 22Jul 30, 2014 8:13 am Also the wall on boundary is not a fence but can make a fence unnecessary. Re: Neighbour's Garage on Boundary - Fence Question 23Jul 30, 2014 12:14 pm I found this months ago, but I can't remember how I got it. <b>Boundary Fences Under the Building Act 2011, responsibility for maintenance and repair of boundary walls rests with the owner of the land on which it is constructed unless otherwise agreed.Where it is not practical to erect a dividing fence due to a boundary wall the Building Act provides for a reasonable standard of finish on the outward facing side of the wall. An adjoining owner is not permitted to paint, render or attach anything (such as pot plants, clotheslines and basketball hoops) to the wall without the permission of the owner of the wall. It is suggested that any such permission be in writing and retained for future reference.A boundary wall may not be considered a dividing fence and an adjoining owner may still erect a sufficient fence along the boundary line.<b> Re: Neighbour's Garage on Boundary - Fence Question 24Jul 30, 2014 2:32 pm Yep I had read the same, hence my discussions with my Neighbour on how we will handle each other's wall Re: Neighbour's Garage on Boundary - Fence Question 25Jul 30, 2014 6:25 pm 2-cupcakes-pls I found this months ago, but I can't remember how I got it. Quote: Boundary Fences Under the Building Act 2011, responsibility for maintenance and repair of boundary walls rests with the owner of the land on which it is constructed unless otherwise agreed.Where it is not practical to erect a dividing fence due to a boundary wall the Building Act provides for a reasonable standard of finish on the outward facing side of the wall. An adjoining owner is not permitted to paint, render or attach anything (such as pot plants, clotheslines and basketball hoops) to the wall without the permission of the owner of the wall. It is suggested that any such permission be in writing and retained for future reference.A boundary wall may not be considered a dividing fence and an adjoining owner may still erect a sufficient fence along the boundary line. Oooh! I'm going to put that little gem in my back pocket. In my mind, it's common sense. Others have a different perspective. 19.03.14 - Land Settlement 15.04.14 - Building Permit 28.04.14 - Earthworks 14.05.14 - Slab Stage 20.05.14 - Frame Stage 11.06.14 - Lock Up Stage 03.07.14 - Fix Stage 15.08.14 - New Home Presentation Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi everyone, My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that the rear pegs were not visible. We requested for a re-establishment and pegging plan… 0 18938 Hi, It’s important to keep in mind that dividing fences have thickness, so it’s impracticable to expect them to be wholly constructed within the neighbouring… 2 18389 thanks Chippy, i hope they have applied sealer but i am doubt to be honest, so i am gonna do this job after handover. 8 16286 |