Neighbourhood Tree Disputes: Report (html)
Appendix C: Online survey questions
1 Have you been involved in a tree dispute with a neighbour?
Yes
No
2 Did the dispute relate to a tree on your property, or on your neighbour’s property?
My tree
My neighbour’s tree
Other (please specify)
3 What, in your view, were the main issues in dispute? Choose all options that apply.
Branches encroaching over boundary lines
Roots encroaching over boundary lines
Falling trees
The spread of weeds or creeping plants
Damage to property (including drains, concrete and foundations)
Leaf litter causing damage or creating a hazard
Harm or injury to people
Other (please specify)
4 Did you or your neighbour make attempts to resolve the dispute yourselves? Choose all options that apply.
We trimmed back the tree/plant to the boundary line to remedy the issue (abatement)
We negotiated informally: we discussed or corresponded about the problem
We attended mediation through the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
We attended mediation with a private mediator
We did not make any attempts to resolve the dispute ourselves
Comments (For example, who initiated these attempts, or any other details you think are relevant)
5 Were you able to successfully resolve the dispute yourselves?
Yes
No
In part (please explain)
6 What further support or information do you think would have made it possible to resolve the dispute between yourselves?
7 Did you go to court to resolve the dispute?
No
Yes
If yes, please provide any comments. You may wish to explain who initiated the legal action, the cause(s) of action that were pursued, which court you went to, whether you had legal representation or were self-represented, the outcome of the legal action and any orders made, and any comments about the court process including court-ordered mediation, etc
8 Was the dispute eventually resolved in another way (eg moving away, illegal action, change in ownership), or did the situation improve? If so, how?
Yes
No
Please provide any comments or information about your experience.
9 Would further support or information have made it possible to resolve the dispute or improve the outcome?
No
Yes
Please provide any comments (eg, you can specify the types of support or information you would have found helpful or explain why they would not have improved the outcome)
10 Did the court resolve the dispute effectively (regardless of whether you won or lost)?
No
Yes
Please provide any comments about your experience in court.
11 Have you ever assisted other people to resolve a tree dispute (in a professional capacity)?
No
Yes
If yes, what is/was your role and how did you assist? For example, as a legal representative, an ADR practitioner, a council officer or by directing to information resources.
12 Do you think the current law and process for resolving tree disputes in Victoria is satisfactory as it is?
Yes
No
If not, why not and what changes should be made?
13 Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience or your views on the current law?
14 What is your post code?
15 If you are happy for us to contact you in relation to your responses, please provide your email address or other contact details below.
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