Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Australia

Shared drainage

I live in a block of 4 townhouses

(Freehold, no body corporate). My

townhouse apparently shares

drainage with the one next door to

me. My neighbours drain is blocked,

and she said that I am liable for half

the cost of repairing the drain. Is this

the case?


Asked on 5/01/08, 3:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dean Love Dean R. Love & Associates

Re: Shared drainage

I must confess not sure. would be inclined to think yes, because similar to a dividing fence dispute, but not specifically covered by that Act.

Answwer could also depend upon Easements, Restrictive covenants on title, and possibly strata titles Act. Tough one. Write to them and ask what legislation makes you liable to pay half - ie, let them do the legal research- see what they come up with

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Answered on 5/01/08, 9:53 am


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