Hello.
I have done a search and several threads come up regarding retaining walls. While some are helpful Im finding some contradicting information.
The issue is that an old concrete (not up to any standards) retaining wall has failed and is in unsafe condition and needs to be replaced. The retaining wall is on the boundary, however in fact is it fully on my side of the boundary (just). Parties on both sides of the wall argue who needs to pay for what.
So a question is whether a retaining wall on the boundary is subject to fencing law ? Im finding contradicting responses to that. If someone knowledgeable could confirm that would be great. While the wall is fully on my side of the boundary, it is effectively a boundary/fence.
Who's responsibility it is to maintain retaining wall? While It's fully on my side, I do not have use for that retaining wall don't really care if it is gone. Neighbor however argues that it is my wall and I need to fix, otherwise there will be some damage to "the boundary" and he might take legal action.
Im also looking for recommendations of a Auckland based lawyer who specializes in this sort of things, to get an official advise.
Thanks.
I have done a search and several threads come up regarding retaining walls. While some are helpful Im finding some contradicting information.
The issue is that an old concrete (not up to any standards) retaining wall has failed and is in unsafe condition and needs to be replaced. The retaining wall is on the boundary, however in fact is it fully on my side of the boundary (just). Parties on both sides of the wall argue who needs to pay for what.
So a question is whether a retaining wall on the boundary is subject to fencing law ? Im finding contradicting responses to that. If someone knowledgeable could confirm that would be great. While the wall is fully on my side of the boundary, it is effectively a boundary/fence.
Who's responsibility it is to maintain retaining wall? While It's fully on my side, I do not have use for that retaining wall don't really care if it is gone. Neighbor however argues that it is my wall and I need to fix, otherwise there will be some damage to "the boundary" and he might take legal action.
Im also looking for recommendations of a Auckland based lawyer who specializes in this sort of things, to get an official advise.
Thanks.
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