Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 81.9% Yes
  81.9% Complete
• 15.3% No
  15.3% Complete
• 2.7% Other - I'll share below
  2.7% Complete

2415 votes

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