Walls and fences separating properties in South Africa form the basis of some of the most heated disputes between neighbours.
Boundary walls between neighbouring properties are key to defining property lines and ensuring the privacy and security of your property.
Law firm Wright Rose-Innes highlighted some of the main aspects to be considered when building or modifying a boundary wall.constructing a boundary wall requires the consent and cooperation of both neighbouring property owners“Our courts have emphasised the importance of this requirement even though it is recognised that a landowner is entitled to construct a boundary wall,” the firm said.
These by-laws aim to ensure safety, preserve the character of the neighbourhood, and prevent any encroachment on public spaces or neighbouring properties.“Again, the local by-laws may require that building plans be prepared and approved before construction may commence,” it said. In such cases, if an amicable resolution is not achieved, litigation may be the only option to resolve the dispute, adding to costs and further straining already tense neighbourly relations.
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