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Boundary Fences Act 1908.

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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
Part II erection of fences establishes that the owners of adjoining lands not divided by a sufficient fence or a rabbit-proof fence shall be liable to join in or contribute to the erection of a sufficient fence or a rabbit-proof fence, as the case may be, between such lands in such proportion as may be (a) agreed upon; or (b) awarded under the provisions of this Act. When a fence is not a rabbit-proof fence the owners shall be liable to join in or contribute to the erection of a rabbit-proof fence between such lands, or the conversion of any existing fence into a rabbit-proof fence in the above mentioned proportions. Notice should be given and objections can be raised. When any fence or part needs to be repaired or becomes insufficient, the owners of land on either side thereof shall be liable to the cost of repairing such fence in equal proportions.
Long title of text
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to boundary fences.
Notes
Including amendments up to Neighbourhood Disputes About Plants Act 2017.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No