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    Boundary encroachment - liability issues

    Aaron - interesting point about the fences. didn't know about this but it sounds like the reasonable approach. The side of the garage is weatherboard. Sorry, these things are foreign to me. Although I have considered fixing the actual garage but the roof guttering also encroaches so I think...
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    Boundary encroachment - liability issues

    Thanks Ashley - I've got to admit I'm totally foreign to the surveying process. Could you explain what you mean by "overlaps or parts falling short between old subdivisions"?? Cheers L
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    Boundary encroachment - liability issues

    Agreed - My initial thought was that 3cm wouldn't even be an issue.... I'm fortunate that the other party is being amicable (although my property is still encroaching albeit only 3cm). Trying to do the right thing but just making sure I'm not getting a raw deal...
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    Boundary encroachment - liability issues

    Great points RPI! I will look into this and research the costs a bit more before deciding the next move. That said, bringing an action may aggravate the situation. Thanks for the input - hope it wasn't too much trouble.
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    Boundary encroachment - liability issues

    RPI - re point 1; my understanding was that a previous developer owned both blocks before going under. Is this rule under legislation? Could you clarify this point? In relation to point 4 - could you clarify what code assessable is? I'm also willing to do as much myself as possible to reduce...
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    Boundary encroachment - liability issues

    Good points PT_Bear, thanks. This is how they have costed the process: Preparation of Development Application $750 DA lodgement fee $1,360 Field Survey $1,500 Plan sealing preparation $500 Plan sealing application fee $620 Project Management $2,500 I'm not familiar with the process of...
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    Boundary encroachment - liability issues

    Hi Have been a long time browser of this forum and have learned a great deal. I'm hoping that someone can point me in the right direction. I have been recently informed by the owner (developer) of the vacant lot next door that my garage is encroaching his property by 3cm for the length of...
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