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### sec.245X Overview
A sufficient dividing fence is required between 2 parcels of adjoining land if an adjoining owner requests a dividing fence.
For the responsibilities of neighbours for dividing fences generally, see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , chapter 2 .
This part—
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
provides for a pool owner to construct a pool barrier along the common boundary of adjoining lands.
This part encourages neighbours to attempt to resolve a dividing fence issue informally.
However, if neighbours can not resolve a dividing fence issue, the dispute may be taken to QCAT for resolution.
s 245X ins 2011 No. 27 s 218
(sec.245X-ssec.1) A sufficient dividing fence is required between 2 parcels of adjoining land if an adjoining owner requests a dividing fence. For the responsibilities of neighbours for dividing fences generally, see the Neighbourhood Disputes Act , chapter 2 .
(sec.245X-ssec.2) This part— 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 provides for a pool owner to construct a pool barrier along the common boundary of adjoining lands.
(sec.245X-ssec.3) This part encourages neighbours to attempt to resolve a dividing fence issue informally.
(sec.245X-ssec.4) However, if neighbours can not resolve a dividing fence issue, the dispute may be taken to QCAT for resolution.
- (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.