Do Neighbours Need to Approve Tree Work on a Shared Boundary?
If you live in South East Melbourne, chances are you have a tree that overhangs a fence line, drops leaves into the yard next door, or sends roots under a shared driveway. When that tree needs pruning or removal, a common question comes up fast: do you need your neighbour's permission before you start? The short answer is that it depends on the tree, the council rules that apply to your property, and whose land the tree actually sits on. This guide explains how the situatio
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If you live in South East Melbourne, chances are you have a tree that overhangs a fence line, drops leaves into the yard next door, or sends roots under a shared driveway. When that tree needs pruning or removal, a common question comes up fast: do you need your neighbour's permission before you start? The short answer is that it depends on the tree, the council rules that apply to your property, and whose land the tree actually sits on. This guide explains how the situatio
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