In this section you can step through a range of issues that commonly arise between neighbours over fencing problems.

Each issue includes links to relevant fact sheets provided by the Dispute Settlement Centre (DSCV). These links will open in a new window. To return to your issue, simply close the window.

Click on the issue below that applies to you:

Location of Fence
Whether a fence is needed
Care of the fence
Who pays for the fence?
Who does the work?
Type of fence

Many of the issues above contain links to The Law Reform Committee's Quickguide on the Fences Act - The Layperson's Guide to Fencing. The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria wishes to thank the The Law Reform Committee for allowing us to use this information.
You can access this guide directly on http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/lawreform/fences/quickguide/

If you need further advice, contact the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria.

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Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
Level 4, 456 Lonsdale Street Melbourne 3000
Phone No: 9603 8370 Toll Free 1800 658 528
Fax No: 9603 8355
Email: dscv@justice.vic.gov.au
Office hours : 9 am - 4.30 pm
URL: www.justice.vic.gov.au/disputes

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