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Neighbor Harassment Legal Steps
Summary
If youre experiencing harassment and discrimination from a neighbor, you can apply for an Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO) in New South Wales. Document all incidents, even if you cant recall exact dates, and gather any available evidence, such as witness statements or video footage. Legal Aid NSW can provide assistance and representation during the process. Additionally, if you believe discrimination is involved, consider contacting the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board. For support, reach out to local legal services.Full Conversation
steff
Hi Steff! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I have neighbour problem, police doesn't took my side, they shut my complain off said I don't have enough evidents. the neighbour have cameras watching my move all the time, he follows me a couple of time when I went to work, he watches me play with my dogs in my yard, he trespass in my driveway threaded one of my family members and said he will get the boys to come over to my house, he been complaining to police and councils about us and yesterday he report me on animal cruelty, because my dog look skinny because he is sick, the RSPCA officer took him, we explain to him why he is the way he was. when they got to the vet, they have to put him down because they found out he was sick. I'm living in fear, being accused of something I am not, being treated like a criminals, being discriminated because I'm an indigenous and no one listens to me. I have mental health issues as it is and I don't know where to turn to anymore.
Hi Steff, I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds incredibly stressful.
- For harassment and trespassing, you can seek an Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO) from the Local Court.
- Document all incidents with dates and details.
- Consider contacting the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board if you believe discrimination is involved.
- For support, you can reach out to the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) in NSW.
Would you like more information on how to apply for an APVO?
- For harassment and trespassing, you can seek an Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO) from the Local Court.
- Document all incidents with dates and details.
- Consider contacting the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board if you believe discrimination is involved.
- For support, you can reach out to the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) in NSW.
Would you like more information on how to apply for an APVO?
yes, please but I couldn't recall the date from off the things have began, I'm just to stress out by it. I don't have enought evidents for it. i'm in losing battle I don't want to lose my working with children check list if they keep making up stories about me, it's how I support myself.
Steff, it sounds like you're going through a really tough time. For an APVO, here are some steps you can take:
- Document Incidents: Write down any details you remember, even if you can't recall exact dates.
- Gather Evidence: Any photos, videos, or witnesses can help.
- Legal Advice: Contact the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) for guidance.
Would you like help contacting the ALS or more details on the APVO application process?
- Document Incidents: Write down any details you remember, even if you can't recall exact dates.
- Gather Evidence: Any photos, videos, or witnesses can help.
- Legal Advice: Contact the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) for guidance.
Would you like help contacting the ALS or more details on the APVO application process?
I couldn't work out my video from the chip from my dashcam, the only witness is my family member, which is useless became of the current situations, I don't have photos. I'm not aboriginal decented, my pop decented was from torrest start Islander.
Hi Steff, even if you’re not able to provide videos or photos, you can still apply for an APVO. Here are some steps:
- Document Incidents: Write down all details you remember about the harassment.
- Witness Statements: Your family member can still provide a statement.
- Legal Aid: Contact Legal Aid NSW for assistance.
Would you like help contacting Legal Aid NSW or more details on the APVO application process?
- Document Incidents: Write down all details you remember about the harassment.
- Witness Statements: Your family member can still provide a statement.
- Legal Aid: Contact Legal Aid NSW for assistance.
Would you like help contacting Legal Aid NSW or more details on the APVO application process?
yes please. thank you
Steff, here are the steps to contact Legal Aid NSW for assistance:
Phone: * * *
Website: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Would you like more detailed information on the APVO application process?
Legal Aid NSW
Phone: * * *
Website: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Would you like more detailed information on the APVO application process?
thank you and yes please, I don't have much fund now to apply for lawyer but I do need help
Steff, to apply for an Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO), follow these steps:
- Fill Out Application: Obtain the application form from a Local Court or download it from the NSW Courts website.
- Submit Application: Submit the completed form to the Local Court.
- Court Hearing: Attend the court hearing where the magistrate will consider your application.
- Legal Aid: Contact Legal Aid NSW for assistance during the process.
Would you like more information on the hearing process or help with filling out the form?
- Fill Out Application: Obtain the application form from a Local Court or download it from the NSW Courts website.
- Submit Application: Submit the completed form to the Local Court.
- Court Hearing: Attend the court hearing where the magistrate will consider your application.
- Legal Aid: Contact Legal Aid NSW for assistance during the process.
Would you like more information on the hearing process or help with filling out the form?
yes please thanks
Steff, here's what you need to know about the court hearing process for an APVO:
- Court Hearing Date: You will receive a date for your court hearing after submitting your application.
- Present Your Case: Explain to the magistrate why you need the APVO, present any evidence, and witness statements.
- Legal Representation: Legal Aid NSW can assist in representing you during the hearing.
Would you like help in preparing for the court hearing or finding more resources for support?
- Court Hearing Date: You will receive a date for your court hearing after submitting your application.
- Present Your Case: Explain to the magistrate why you need the APVO, present any evidence, and witness statements.
- Legal Representation: Legal Aid NSW can assist in representing you during the hearing.
Would you like help in preparing for the court hearing or finding more resources for support?
yes, please
Steff, to prepare for your court hearing for an APVO, consider the following steps:
- Organize Your Evidence: Collect and organize any evidence, including witness statements.
- Prepare Your Statement: Practice explaining your situation clearly and concisely.
- Legal Aid: Contact Legal Aid NSW for representation and support.
Would you like assistance in preparing your statement or more details on what to expect during the hearing?
- Organize Your Evidence: Collect and organize any evidence, including witness statements.
- Prepare Your Statement: Practice explaining your situation clearly and concisely.
- Legal Aid: Contact Legal Aid NSW for representation and support.
Would you like assistance in preparing your statement or more details on what to expect during the hearing?
I would like that thanks, I wont know how to begin writing statement or how to write the details down proplery
Hi Steff, I'm here to help you prepare your statement. When writing your statement for the court, consider including the following:
- Introduction: Briefly explain who you are and your relationship to the neighbour.
- Incidents: Describe each incident in detail, even if you don't have exact dates. Include what happened, where it happened, and how it made you feel.
- Impact: Explain how these incidents have affected your life, including your mental health and sense of safety.
- Conclusion: State why you believe an APVO is necessary for your protection.
Would you like more help with any specific part of your statement?
- Introduction: Briefly explain who you are and your relationship to the neighbour.
- Incidents: Describe each incident in detail, even if you don't have exact dates. Include what happened, where it happened, and how it made you feel.
- Impact: Explain how these incidents have affected your life, including your mental health and sense of safety.
- Conclusion: State why you believe an APVO is necessary for your protection.
Would you like more help with any specific part of your statement?
yes please.
Hi Steff, let's break it down further to help you write your statement:
- Introduction: "My name is Steff and I live in [your suburb]. I have been having ongoing issues with my neighbour, [neighbour's name]."
- Incidents: "On [approximate date or month], my neighbour [describe incident]. This made me feel [describe feelings]." Repeat for each incident.
- Impact: "These incidents have caused me significant distress, impacting my mental health and sense of safety. I feel constantly watched and harassed."
- Conclusion: "I am seeking an APVO to ensure my safety and peace of mind. I believe this order is necessary to protect me from further harassment."
Would you like to go over any specific incident in detail?
- Introduction: "My name is Steff and I live in [your suburb]. I have been having ongoing issues with my neighbour, [neighbour's name]."
- Incidents: "On [approximate date or month], my neighbour [describe incident]. This made me feel [describe feelings]." Repeat for each incident.
- Impact: "These incidents have caused me significant distress, impacting my mental health and sense of safety. I feel constantly watched and harassed."
- Conclusion: "I am seeking an APVO to ensure my safety and peace of mind. I believe this order is necessary to protect me from further harassment."
Would you like to go over any specific incident in detail?
yes, first they complain about the ducks and chickens that we have around the yard because during the day we let them free range because we don't like locking them up during the day, night time go back in their pent. they didn't even talked to us about the smell or the noise, they rang the councils on us and we got rid of them. so we no longer have them, next they harrast us on playing bubbles with the dogs, they burn fire next to the fences but said we burn fire to the fence, we do have video evidents on that, after that they complaint about loud music in the shed, when our neighbour accross the road play more loud music and they don't say anything, I can hear it through my drive way. after that the husband start watching me playing with my dogs, they always have cameras watching us, followed me twice as soon as I leave my drive way he drove behind me,
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Hi Steff, here's a structured outline for your statement:
- Introduction: "My name is Steff, and I live in [your suburb]. I have been experiencing ongoing issues with my neighbour, [neighbour's name]."
- Incidents:
- "First, they complained about the ducks and chickens we had in our yard. They didn't discuss the smell or noise with us and reported us to the council. We removed the animals."
- "Next, they harassed us for playing bubbles with our dogs. They burned a fire next to our fence but accused us of doing it. We have video evidence."
- "They complained about loud music in our shed, but didn't complain about another neighbour who plays louder music."
- "The husband watches me while I play with my dogs and follows me when I leave my driveway, which I classify as stalking."
- "Recently, the RSPCA visited and claimed animal cruelty because my sick dog appeared skinny. The dog was taken and had to be put down."
- Impact:
- "These incidents have caused me significant distress, affecting my mental health and sense of safety. I feel constantly watched, harassed, and discriminated against."
- Conclusion:
- "I am seeking an APVO to ensure my safety and peace of mind. I believe this order is necessary to protect me from further harassment."
Would you like more detailed help on any specific part of this statement or assistance with anything else?
Hi Steff, here's a structured outline for your statement:
- Introduction: "My name is Steff, and I live in [your suburb]. I have been experiencing ongoing issues with my neighbour, [neighbour's name]."
- Incidents:
- "First, they complained about the ducks and chickens we had in our yard. They didn't discuss the smell or noise with us and reported us to the council. We removed the animals."
- "Next, they harassed us for playing bubbles with our dogs. They burned a fire next to our fence but accused us of doing it. We have video evidence."
- "They complained about loud music in our shed, but didn't complain about another neighbour who plays louder music."
- "The husband watches me while I play with my dogs and follows me when I leave my driveway, which I classify as stalking."
- "Recently, the RSPCA visited and claimed animal cruelty because my sick dog appeared skinny. The dog was taken and had to be put down."
- Impact:
- "These incidents have caused me significant distress, affecting my mental health and sense of safety. I feel constantly watched, harassed, and discriminated against."
- Conclusion:
- "I am seeking an APVO to ensure my safety and peace of mind. I believe this order is necessary to protect me from further harassment."
Would you like more detailed help on any specific part of this statement or assistance with anything else?
which I can classified it is stalking, after that, we have police came said that we harassing them, fast forward to now I have RSPCA office came to my yard yesterday, claim that I have been reported for animal cruelty, and saw my dog was skinny so I have to surrender it, I told him the dog was sick and when he sent it to the rspca vet and they did find out he was skin, they have to put him down, now I feel like everything I ever work hard and do have been shattered by the couple next door. I have live in stress, fear, my mental health has gone worse, I have no where to go, I feel like my right have been taken from me, I've been abuse, stalke and harrast, police cessnock didn't even care and only sided with them.
which I can classified it is stalking, after that, we have police came said that we harassing them, fast forward to now I have RSPCA office came to my yard yesterday, claim that I have been reported for animal cruelty, and saw my dog was skinny so I have to surrender it, I told him the dog was sick and when he sent it to the rspca vet and they did find out he was skin, they have to put him down, now I feel like everything I ever work hard and do have been shattered by the couple next door. I have live in stress, fear, my mental health has gone worse, I have no where to go, I feel like my right have been taken from me, I've been abuse, stalke and harrast, police cessnock didn't even care and only sided with them. (can we add that too please thanks)
yes, first they complain about the ducks and chickens that we have around the yard because during the day we let them free range because we don't like locking them up during the day, night time go back in their pent. they didn't even talked to us about the smell or the noise, they rang the councils on us and we got rid of them. so we no longer have them, next they harrast us on playing bubbles with the dogs, they burn fire next to the fences but said we burn fire to the fence, we do have video evidents on that, after that they complaint about loud music in the shed, when our neighbour accross the road play more loud music and they don't say anything, I can hear it through my drive way. after that the husband start watching me playing with my dogs, they always have cameras watching us, followed me twice as soon as I leave my drive way he drove behind me,
Hi Steff, here's a refined version of your statement including your recent details:
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Introduction:
"My name is Steff, and I live in [your suburb]. I have been experiencing ongoing issues with my neighbour, [neighbour's name]."
Incidents:
- "First, they complained about the ducks and chickens we had in our yard. They didn't discuss the smell or noise with us and reported us to the council. We removed the animals."
- "Next, they harassed us for playing bubbles with our dogs. They burned a fire next to our fence but accused us of doing it. We have video evidence."
- "They complained about loud music in our shed, but didn't complain about another neighbour who plays louder music."
- "The husband watches me while I play with my dogs and follows me when I leave my driveway, which I classify as stalking."
- "Recently, the RSPCA visited and claimed animal cruelty because my sick dog appeared skinny. The dog was taken and had to be put down."
- "The police have be
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Introduction:
"My name is Steff, and I live in [your suburb]. I have been experiencing ongoing issues with my neighbour, [neighbour's name]."
Incidents:
- "First, they complained about the ducks and chickens we had in our yard. They didn't discuss the smell or noise with us and reported us to the council. We removed the animals."
- "Next, they harassed us for playing bubbles with our dogs. They burned a fire next to our fence but accused us of doing it. We have video evidence."
- "They complained about loud music in our shed, but didn't complain about another neighbour who plays louder music."
- "The husband watches me while I play with my dogs and follows me when I leave my driveway, which I classify as stalking."
- "Recently, the RSPCA visited and claimed animal cruelty because my sick dog appeared skinny. The dog was taken and had to be put down."
- "The police have be
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