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Browse answers from legal professionals to questions that others have asked.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my neighbour come on to my property without my permission?

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My neighbour is dumping garbage on our side of the fence. Do I have to pay to get rid of it?

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Our shared fence is falling apart. My neighbour wants to upgrade it. Do I have to pay for any of this?

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If I were to build a fence six inches into my property, can my neighbour now use the six inches on the other side of my fence for their yard?

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Is there a rule about how close a fence can be to a neighbour’s house?

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Our fence on the property line has been damaged by our neighbour. Are they responsible for the damages?

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My neighbour wants to build a retaining wall between our properties. They won’t get more than one (expensive) quote. What are my rights?

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