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Queensland
Retaining Wall
Lawyers
Our Services
We are a full-service law firm.
Retaining wall law can seem like a maze (and it is).
We can help you safely navigate through that maze.
We offer:
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One-off advices, both in written form and via telephone/audio-visual means.
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Letters to other parties, such as your neighbour or their builder.
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Preparation of documents, for example where you and your neighbour have come to an agreement and wish to ensure it is legally binding.
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Time-costed services for when you need more than a one-off advice, which are as open-ended as you wish them to be (we only get paid for time we actually spend on your matter; we do not charge ‘daily’ or ‘weekly’ rates).
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Full (“A to Z”) litigation service in Queensland Courts and QCAT. Upholding the highest standards of professionalism and compliance with the acts, rules, and regulations that govern retaining wall construction and disputes in your region.
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Mediations and alternative conflict dispute resolution mechanisms (arbitration, conferences, etc).
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Trial expert witness testimony regarding the state of retaining wall law in Queensland.
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This is not an exhaustive list.
Services
We are a full-service law firm.
Retaining wall law can seem like a maze (and it is). We can help you safely navigate through that maze.
We offer:
One-off advices, both in written form and via telephone/audio-visual means.
Time-costed services for when you need more than a one-off advice, which are as open-ended as you wish them to be (we only get paid for time we actually spend on your matter; we do not charge ‘daily’ or ‘weekly’ rates).
Letters to other parties, such as your neighbour or their builder.
Preparation of documents, for example where you and your neighbour have come to an agreement and wish to ensure it is legally binding.
Full (“A to Z”) litigation service in Queensland Courts and QCAT.
Mediations and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (arbitration, conferences, etc).
This is not an exhaustive list.
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Who is responsible for a retaining wall in Australia?The law in each state is different.
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Who is responsible for retaining wall on boundary Qld?This question is impossible to answer without at least a basic understanding of the facts of the case.
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What are the requirements for a retaining wall in Qld?This depends upon what is meant by requirements. If by requirements the asker is referring to planning and development, then it depends heavily upon the area in which the retaining wall is to be located as each local Government has their own requirements.
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If a retaining wall is entirely on my land, am I responsible for it?This is not, and has never been, the state of the law in Queensland.
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If a retaining wall solely benefits my property, am I responsible for it?This is not, and has never been, the state of the law in Queensland.
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If I previously paid for a retaining wall, am I automatically responsible for it?This is not, and has never been, the state of the law in Queensland.
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If I damaged a retaining wall, am I automatically responsible for repairing it?This is not, and has never been, the state of the law in Queensland.
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If a retaining wall is on the boundary, are the neighbours equally responsible for it?This is not, and has never been, the state of the law in Queensland.
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If my neighbour has built a retaining wall on my land, are they automatically responsible for it?This is not, and has never been, the state of the law in Queensland.
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Is uphill neighbour responsible for retaining wall Queensland?This is not, nor has it ever been, the state of the law in Queensland.
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Why shouldn’t I rely upon a Google search for my adviceA quick google search indicates there are several firms and community legal services continuing to offer ‘one size fits all’ advice on retaining wall disputes. Not surprisingly, the internet’s advice is frequently wrong. Even trying to find an answer to the basic question ‘Am I responsible for a retaining wall?’ is met with a spectrum of responses, mostly (and alarmingly) from law firms, ranging from ‘certainly yes’ to ‘certainly no’. What we find most curious is that people are willing to publish such definitive answers despite having no knowledge of (firstly) a retaining wall’s position, purpose or history and (secondly) the attitudes, budgets and risk appetites of the parties involved. What we generally find is that the authors of this online content have between zero and extremely limited knowledge or experience when it comes to the law and precedents relating to retaining walls in Queensland. One should treat such insights as suspicious and in no event rely upon it when making decisions of a legal nature. We frequently deal with self-represented litigants who have been led to error as to their rights and obligations under law because they relied upon the internet for advice. This is understandable but dangerous for everyone involved. Imagine if a pilot were relying upon answers from the internet to tell them how to fly a plane. We think the better approach is to contact the experts, receive proper advice and make informed decisions.
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