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Free Fencing Notice generator

Sharing a boundary fence in Victoria? Fill in the details below and get a proper Fences Act 1968 notice, ready to print and serve on your neighbour. Genuinely free, no signup needed.

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FENCING NOTICE

Notice to Adjoining Owner, Fences Act 1968 (Vic)

To (Adjoining Owner): ________________________

From (Owner giving notice): ________________ of ________________

Date: ________________

I propose to undertake fencing works on the common boundary between our two properties and, under the Fences Act 1968 (Vic), give you notice of the following:

  1. Proposed works: Construct or replace a dividing fence, type: timber paling, along the common boundary for approximately ____ linear metres.
  2. Line of the fence: the common boundary between ________________ and the adjoining property, as shown on the attached sketch.
  3. Reason: The existing fence is at the end of its serviceable life and a new sufficient dividing fence is required.
  4. Proposed contractor: To be confirmed.
  5. Estimated total cost: $0 (incl. GST). Written quotation attached.
  6. Proposed contribution: I propose we each pay one half, i.e. $0 each, being the cost of a sufficient dividing fence.
  7. Proposed timing: works to commence on or after ______________.

Your options

Within 30 days of receiving this notice you may: agree to the proposal; propose a different fence, contractor or contribution; or, if no agreement is reached, I may proceed in accordance with the Fences Act 1968 (Vic) and recover your contribution, including through the Magistrates' Court if necessary.

The free Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (dscv.vic.gov.au, 1300 372 888) can help neighbours reach agreement.

Signed: ________________________   Date: ______________

Acknowledgement by Adjoining Owner (optional, to agree)

I, ________________________, agree to the fencing works and to contribute $0 as set out above.

Signed: ________________________   Date: ______________

Fencing Notice questions

Is this legal advice?

No. This tool prepares a standard Fences Act 1968 (Vic) notice from the information you enter. It is not legal advice, and complex situations (disputes, unclear boundaries, heritage overlays) should go to a lawyer or the free Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria.

Do I have to use Expanse Fencing to use this?

No. This is a free tool for any Melbourne homeowner dealing with a shared boundary fence, whoever ends up building it. If you would like a quote from us too, the estimator is right there on the homepage.

What happens after I serve the notice?

Your neighbour has 30 days to agree, propose changes, or do nothing. If nothing is agreed, the Fences Act sets out how the owner giving notice can proceed and recover the neighbour's share, including through the Magistrates' Court if it comes to that.

Do I need to attach anything?

A simple sketch or plan of the boundary and a written quote for the works strengthens the notice. Attach both when you print and post or hand-deliver it.

This tool is provided as a free service to Melbourne homeowners. It is not legal advice. See a lawyer for complex or disputed situations.