NEIGHBOURS AT WAR Presented by Everard Halbert Iri

NEIGHBOURS AT WAR Presented by Everard Halbert & Iri Mako LAW FOR LUNCH Wednesday, 8 th May, 2013

FENCES • The Fencing Act 1978 • Who is covered? • Build, replace, or repair • Agreements/Covenants

FENCES • Disagreement? Follow the process • the Fencing Notice and 21 days • An alternative, but… • Disputes Tribunal • or District Court

TREES • Common problems • Property boundaries • Trimming branches and roots • Who pays for damage? • Heritage trees • Court orders

NOISE! • Resource Management Act • unreasonable noise levels • “Excessive Noise” • Local authority • How to complain • Complaints process

NOISE! • Direction – 72 hours • Seized equipment • Fines – abatement notice and obstructing enforcement officers

DOGS • Dog Control Act 1996 • Obligations of owners – control your dog, feed, shelter and exercise • When your dog becomes the property of UHCC

DOGS • UHCC Dog Control Officers – powers • Barking Dogs • SPCA Animal Welfare Inspectors

Where to go for help? • Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley • 84 Willis Street, Wellington or 59 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt • Ministry of Consumer Affairs website http: //www. consumer. org. nz/category/legal-rights/neighbours • Upper Hutt City Council http: //www. upperhuttcity. com/

Community Law Resources

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