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Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011
sec.55Application of this part
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sec.55 Application of this part
This part applies if— a neighbour’s land is affected by a tree because branches from the tree overhang the land; and the neighbour wants the overhanging branches removed. A reference in this part to a neighbour does not include an occupier of a freehold lot who is not the registered owner—see section 49 (1) (a) (ii) and (2) . A person must not cut branches under this part without obtaining any consent or authorisation required by another law, including a vegetation protection order—see section 43 .
- (a) a neighbour’s land is affected by a tree because branches from the tree overhang the land; and
- (b) the neighbour wants the overhanging branches removed.
- 1 A reference in this part to a neighbour does not include an occupier of a freehold lot who is not the registered owner—see section 49 (1) (a) (ii) and (2) .
- 2 A person must not cut branches under this part without obtaining any consent or authorisation required by another law, including a vegetation protection order—see section 43 .