Finding a resolution to an issue with your neighbours can be tricky. The following information may help you to resolve neighbourhood disputes.

Mediation
Apprehended Violence Orders
Fences
Noise
Trees

Mediation
Community Justice Centres (CJC) provide free mediation and conflict management services to help people resolve disputes. The following brochures provide more information about mediation at CJC.

Mediation at Community Justice Centres

Settling Small Claims Disputes by Mediation

To find your nearest CJC, call 1800 990 777.

Apprehended Violence Orders
Disputes between neighbours can sometimes involve abuse or even violence. The following factsheets provide information for people going to court in relation to an Apprehended Violence Order.

Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO's)

Information for protected persons (Personal Violence)

Information for Defendants (AVOs)

Interim Apprehended Violence Orders

Appeals & Apprehended Violence Orders

Provisional Order (Ex parte)

Ancilliary Property Recovery Order

Changing or Cancelling Apprehended Violence Orders


Fences
If you need to build or repair a dividing fence, talk to your neighbour about what needs to be done and the cost. The following factsheet provides more information about resolving fencing disputes.

Problems with Fences

Noise
Noise in your neighbourhood can be annoying. You can often deal with noise that disturbs you without involving the council or Police. This link will take you to the NSW EPA website and provides information on dealing with barking dogs, intruder alarms and noise from vehicles.

Trees
Disputes about trees sometimes ends up at court. The Land and Environment Court now deals with disputes about trees. This link will take you to the Land and Environment Court website to find more information about tree disputes.