People sometimes find themselves in conflict with neighbours, visitors or intruders.
The most common problems with neighbours involve dividing fences, damage from tree roots, overhanging branches, smoking incinerators, loud music and barking dogs. You and your neighbour may live alongside each other for some time, so it is important to try to resolve the matter in a friendly way. Your neighbour may be unaware of your concerns and possible conflict can often be resolved by discussion. If the problem cannot be resolved amicably and the effects of the problem are so serious that they affect your use and enjoyment of your property, the law can help. Many factors unknown to us may affect the applicability of any statement or comment that we make on the Law Institute of Victoria web site to your particular circumstances.