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The law regarding common issues of disputes between neighbours, including fences and trees.
Disputes between neighbours can have a serious effect on everyday life, but going to court is often not the best way to solve a problem. Legal intervention can be expensive and can take a long time. It can also damage your relationship with your neighbour.
If you and your neighbour can’t reach agreement, dispute resolution may be an easier, quicker and cheaper way to resolve matters.
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