Fencing disputes laws and regulations in Western Australia

Dividing fences can often prove to be a flash point for disputes between neighbours.

Understanding your right and responsibilities under the Western Australian Dividing Fence act will help you take some of the heat out of the argument.

This resource we have linked to on the right are intended to help you understand the Dividing Fences Act 1961 (the Act) and the processes for neighbours to agree on the fence that divides their properties, to determine boundaries and to share the cost of construction and repairs.

FAQs

How do I find the owner of the property next door?
If you don’t know the name of the owner of the property next door to you you can :
- check with the tenants or property manager if the property is rented or leased
- do a land title search through Landgate (a fee is payable), or
- contact your local council or shire and, subject to you proving ownership of your property, you may be provided with details of ownership of the property next door.
What is the minimum standard for a dividing fence?