If you have a dispute with your neighbour, we can help. Resolute Lawyers work to resolve residential and commercial neighbour disputes Auckand-wide in a timely and cost-effective manner.
For optimum results, you should select a neighbour disputes lawyer with experience, expertise and transparent pricing – choose Resolute Lawyers.
Do you want to save money?
Property and neighbourhood disputes can rapidly snowball into stressful, costly experiences. In order to minimise resolution costs and maintain good neighbourhood relationships, it pays to address minor issues before they escalate into drawn-out, expensive nightmares.
Whether you’re a homeowner, a property manager, or you own commercial property, we can help you save money by expediting resolution of your disputes.
Is your neighbourhood dispute causing you stress?
Early intervention by an experienced lawyer can help you avoid losing your quality of life and long-standing relationships. Whether it’s a disagreement over a boundary, covenants, encroachments, easements, cross-leases, a fence or concerns around building consent, these – and many other issues – are best attended to while they are still a minor issue
Our neighbourhood dispute processes.
Property and neighbourhood disputes tend to take on a personal nature, leading to uncomfortable relationship dynamics. For this reason, it is vital to hand over negotiations to a neighbourhood disputes lawyer before things progress too far.
At Resolute Lawyers, we have a proven track record in dealing with this kind of dispute, and our processes are designed to produce favourable outcomes for our clients.
Get expert help now.
Trying to resolve this type of dispute on your own – or through informal negotiations – may seem like an excellent way to avoid escalation in the earliest stages. However, this can often result in a dissatisfactory outcome.
It pays to get advice and engage a professional team from the outset; this will allow you to step out of the situation as we advocate for your rights and interests.
How we proceed.
We listen to your concerns, analyse the details of your case, and create a customised legal strategy to help you achieve your desired outcome.
Don’t let a neighbourhood dispute ruin your peace of mind. Resolute Lawyers offer effective representation, personalised attention, and strategic advice every step of the way.
From mediation through negotiation, arbitration and litigation, we have the experience and expert knowledge to pursue the best possible outcome.
Issues We Address
- Removing covenants
- Cross-lease disputes
- Encroachment issues
- Boundary issues
- Fencing disputes
- Easement and right of way
- Landlocked land
- Trees and structures
Our Neighbourhood Disputes Process
First Meeting
Our role is to protect and promote your interests, and at our initial meeting, we discuss your objectives. During this meeting, we may give you preliminary advice around your dispute.
Information Gathering
After our first meeting, we will ask you to provide any relevant documents for review. We will give you clear and substantive legal advice on your options, liabilities and rights based on the information you make available.
Transparent Pricing
Once we fully understand the scope of your dispute, we can provide you with an upfront cost range so you understand the cost involved.
Start Negotiations
If negotiation is an option, we open this process. If we cannot negotiate directly, we will draw up documents (court documents or letters) to file in court – or to be sent to the other party.
Mediation or Court
Our advocacy approach is purposeful, determined, and unwavering for every case. If negotiations are not possible or fruitful, we will attend court or mediation on your behalf to attempt a resolution.
Aim for Great Outcomes
At Resolute Lawyers, we always aim to keep your costs down while achieving the best possible outcome for your situation.
Why Choose Resolute Lawyers?
We remove stress.
One of our primary objectives is to remove stress from the legal dispute process – from our initial consultation to the final resolution of your case.
We listen.
The heart of our approach is simple. Before we do anything else, we listen.
Because we put in the effort and time to fully understand your case, we can take decisive action once we understand your requirements and desired outcome.
We let you know your cost range upfront.
We don’t charge hidden fees. We believe transparent costing assists in building trust for all parties, which allows us to provide excellent representation.
Property & Neighbourhood Disputes in New Zealand
There are a few legal avenues you can pursue when it comes to neighbour disputes:
The Fencing Act or the Property Law Act may apply if the dispute concerns cross leases, covenants, encroachments, fences, or boundaries. If you are dealing with a private nuisance or trespass case, the court may grant an injunction directing a cessation of the activity. Damages may also be awarded if the judgment goes in your favour.
If local bylaws, district or regional plans or other regulations have been contravened, the local council concerned is responsible for prosecuting. However, it still pays to appoint a lawyer to pursue your legal rights in this case.
Our Director – Anitesh Govind
Anitesh is an experienced and highly effective advocate and has appeared in the Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court and Environment Court as lead Counsel in trials and appeals.
Working on several neighbour dispute cases over the years, he has over 10+ years of litigation experience, including in civil disputes and criminal law.