Who Pays For A Dividing Fence In WA?
The Dividing Fences Act, in plain English — and how to talk to your neighbour.
Regulations4 min read2026-06-14
The Dividing Fences Act, in plain English — and how to talk to your neighbour.
Under the Dividing Fences Act, neighbours generally share the cost of a sufficient dividing fence equally.
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If they won't agree You can serve a formal notice. In practice it rarely gets that far.
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