Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 19, 2011 1:21 pm Hello all, I am just wondering what's the impact to my land if Neighbour build his garage on boundary line? they would need to remove one portion of the fence to let builders stand on my land and get the brickworks finished. As I already notice the soil under the adjoining fence lower a bit (my cat could escape from there), is that due to the work done on his land to build a new house? any ohters impacts to my land, such as will the slab, foundation, concrete etc going to my land? As i have really nice fishond and plants new the fence, really dont want any of this destroyed! Thank you Re: Neighbour build his garage on boundary line 2Oct 19, 2011 1:49 pm Best thing to do is check with your council regarding all of your questions as they can best tell what your neighbour is entitled to do in your area. Having said that they usually would need your permission to remove the fence or use your land for any access. When a neighbour built close to the boundary at our old place we put a condition that they had to replace any plants etc that were damaged with mature plants that matched any destroyed. In the end there was no damage so all was fine. Where it's a reasonable request it's worth helping them out as you will be neighbours for a long time but all within reason of course. Hope it all goes well Re: Neighbour build his garage on boundary line 3Oct 19, 2011 5:42 pm We built on our boundary with a zero lot wall luckily next door built there wall the same way. As far as i am aware the owner has right of way to build there if council has cleared the plans?? Next door,s builder has to let you know in writing only for documentation.Unfortunately this is the problem with modern day block sizes owners have to use all available space to fit there house on it. Re: Neighbour build his garage on boundary line 4Oct 19, 2011 7:24 pm As previously mentioned by dons80, if the council has approved the boundary wall then he is within his rights to build it as per the council approved plans. He will be responsible for arranging temporary fencing once the fence is removed, and if there is any damage to your garden etc he will need to fix it - most builders will write that into their contract, but I would suggest you check this, perhaps get something in writing yourself to make sure you're covered. Unfortunately there is no way of knowing for sure if there will be any damage to your plants etc, one would think not, but it can't be guaranteed. His builders should NEVER set foot on your property even if they are building a wall on the boundary, unless you have given them written permission to do so. The brickies should stay within his property, and reach over the wall each time they need to smooth off the mortar for each row. Take lots of photos before he starts, so that you have proof if something goes awry. In WA zero lot is actually zero lot. We build 10mm in from the boundary. My house and my neighbours house have garages that sit only 20mm apart. When I had our roof done… 3 7021 "Losers" "humanity" "off time" "your" "top notch" "love symbol" Sounds like ponzo is done using other people's toilets 36 23830 Unless there were unforeseeable issues with the site, I dont think you should have to pay for contractors errors or poor planning. I'd probably try and be reasonable and… 5 4504 |