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NEIGHBOURHOOD DISPUTES (DIVIDING FENCES AND TREES) ACT 2011 - SECT 11 Meaning of fence

NEIGHBOURHOOD DISPUTES (DIVIDING FENCES AND TREES) ACT 2011 - SECT 11

Meaning of fence

11 Meaning of fence

(1) A
"fence" is a structure, ditch or embankment, or a hedge or similar vegetative barrier, enclosing or bounding land, whether or not continuous or extending along the entire boundary separating the land of adjoining owners, and includes—
(a) a gate, cattle grid or apparatus necessary for the operation of the fence; and
(b) a natural or artificial watercourse separating the land of adjoining owners; and
(c) a foundation or support built solely for the support and maintenance of the fence.
(2) However, a
"fence" is not—
(a) a retaining wall; or
(b) a wall that is part of a house, garage or other building.