beef wrote:House next door has been demolished. People doing the demolition said the fence between our house and now vacant block is being replaced. Am i obligated to pay half even if i dont want a new fence. I'm happy for a new fence if they pay for it. Fence is pretty old and shit but is still standing and understand they would want new fencing as it's being built and sold but surely that's their expense and not mine.
No. They're meant to serve you with a notice under the Fences Act stating what they're going to do and what they reckon you should contribute, and you then serve them a cross-notice stating that you object within 30 days (and if you don't it's presumed you consent). The only time you're obligated to pay is when urgent repairs are required.
So, like LM said, just sit back and wait. If a new fence goes up and you haven't received the appropriate notice (a Form 2), then there's no way for them to claim to money from you.