Queensland Consolidated Acts

BUILDING ACT 1975 - SECT 245X

245X Overview

(1) A sufficient dividing fence is required between 2 parcels of adjoining land if an adjoining owner requests a dividing fence.

Note—

For the responsibilities of neighbours for dividing fences generally, see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , chapter 2 .

(2) This part—

(a) modifies the responsibilities of neighbours under the Neighbourhood Disputes Act in relation to a dividing fence, or a part of a dividing fence, forming part of a pool barrier; and

(b) provides for a pool owner to construct a pool barrier along the common boundary of adjoining lands.

(3) This part encourages neighbours to attempt to resolve a dividing fence issue informally.

(4) However, if neighbours can not resolve a dividing fence issue, the dispute may be taken to QCAT for resolution.