Before you file a claim, make sure you:
Refer to the following to find out how to file and serve a neighbour dispute claim.
If you are filing the claim, you are the plaintiff (for matters commenced before 1 April 2022) or claimant (for matters commenced on or after 1 April 2022).
The other party is the respondent.
When to file | Within 2 years of the event which creates your cause of action. |
When to serve | Within 14 days of the date of filing of the claim. |
Filing fees | $150 |
How to apply | Through the CJTS. |
You should prepare the following before you file:
You will need to follow these steps to file and serve your claim.
Step | Result |
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1. File your claim | Your claim is filed in CJTS. |
2. Serve documents on the respondent | The respondent is notified of your neighbour dispute claim. |
3. File a declaration of service | The CDRT receives proof that you have served the claim on the respondent. |
You will have to serve a copy of the following on the respondent:
You can serve the documents through one of the following ways:
Service method | What it is |
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Personal service | Delivering hard copies of the documents personally to the respondent. |
Registered post | Sending hard copies of the documents in an envelope to the last known residential or registered address of the respondent. |
CJTS | Submitting soft copies of the documents to the respondent through CJTS. |
Others | Delivering the documents by any means as directed by the CDRT. |
To file an application to amend, select Request for Amendments under the Online Applications tab in CJTS.
You must file a declaration of service (DOS) with proof of service after serving the claim and Notice of Pre-trial or Case Conference on the respondent.
Log in to CJTS. Under the Online Applications tab, select Declaration of Service and follow the instructions.
For detailed instructions, refer to the CJTS user guide for filing neighbour disputes (PDF, 3015 KB)
The respondent may respond to the claim you have filed against them in different ways. Refer to the following to understand what these ways are:
If a settlement is reached via eNegotiation, you may consider either of the following:
If the dispute is not settled by the date of the PTC or case conference as stated in the Notice of Pre-trial or Case Conference, you must attend the PTC or case conference.
A Reply sets out the respondent's defence to your claim which they will be relying on.
The information here is for general guidance as the courts do not provide legal advice. If you need further help, you may want to get independent legal advice.
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