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Stormwater Legal Recourse Options
Summary
In New South Wales, if a council directs stormwater onto your property, you can seek legal recourse. Start by documenting all communications with the council and gathering evidence of any harm caused. Consult a solicitor specializing in property or environmental law for advice. If the issue remains unresolved, you can file a complaint with the Land and Environment Court. The process involves preparing documentation, drafting a complaint, and possibly engaging in mediation. Filing can be done online or in person at the court. Ensure you pay the necessary filing fees. For personalized guidance, contact the Law Society of New South Wales for solicitor referrals.Full Conversation
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If you've already contacted the council and the issue remains unresolved, you might consider the following steps:
- Document all communications with the council.
- Gather evidence of the harm caused (photos, reports).
- Consult with a solicitor specializing in property or environmental law.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with legal action?
- Document all communications with the council.
- Gather evidence of the harm caused (photos, reports).
- Consult with a solicitor specializing in property or environmental law.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with legal action?
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In New South Wales, if you've already contacted the council and the stormwater issue remains unresolved, you can take the following steps:
- Document Communications: Keep records of all your interactions with the council.
- Gather Evidence: Collect photos, videos, and reports showing the damage caused by the stormwater.
- Consult with a Solicitor: Seek legal advice from a solicitor specializing in property or environmental law.
Would you like more details on finding a solicitor or any other specific information?
- Document Communications: Keep records of all your interactions with the council.
- Gather Evidence: Collect photos, videos, and reports showing the damage caused by the stormwater.
- Consult with a Solicitor: Seek legal advice from a solicitor specializing in property or environmental law.
Would you like more details on finding a solicitor or any other specific information?
Yes
To find a solicitor in New South Wales, you can contact the Law Society of New South Wales. They can provide referrals to solicitors specializing in property or environmental law.
Law Society of New South Wales
Phone: (*) * *
Website: www.lawsociety.com.au
Do you need further information on this process or specific details on how to document your case effectively?
Phone: (*) * *
Website: www.lawsociety.com.au
Do you need further information on this process or specific details on how to document your case effectively?
Yes but what rights do i have to force council to act
In New South Wales, you have several rights and options to compel the council to act on stormwater issues:
- Local Government Act *: Requires councils to ensure proper drainage.
- Water Management Act *: Addresses water management responsibilities.
- Legal Action: If council fails to act, you can seek orders from the Land and Environment Court.
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- Local Government Act *: Requires councils to ensure proper drainage.
- Water Management Act *: Addresses water management responsibilities.
- Legal Action: If council fails to act, you can seek orders from the Land and Environment Court.
Would you like more details on the legal action process?
Yes
In New South Wales, if the council fails to address the stormwater issue, you can seek legal action through the Land and Environment Court. Here are the steps:
- File a Complaint: Submit a formal complaint to the court.
- Mediation: Attempt mediation to resolve the issue.
- Court Orders: Seek orders for the council to rectify the problem.
Would you like more information on filing a complaint or mediation steps?
- File a Complaint: Submit a formal complaint to the court.
- Mediation: Attempt mediation to resolve the issue.
- Court Orders: Seek orders for the council to rectify the problem.
Would you like more information on filing a complaint or mediation steps?
Yes
To file a complaint and seek mediation, follow these steps:
- File a Complaint: Gather all your documentation and submit a formal complaint to the Land and Environment Court.
- Mediation: The court may suggest or mandate mediation to resolve the issue before proceeding to a hearing.
- Court Orders: If mediation fails, request court orders for the council to fix the problem.
Would you like more details on how to prepare for mediation or the complaint filing process?
- File a Complaint: Gather all your documentation and submit a formal complaint to the Land and Environment Court.
- Mediation: The court may suggest or mandate mediation to resolve the issue before proceeding to a hearing.
- Court Orders: If mediation fails, request court orders for the council to fix the problem.
Would you like more details on how to prepare for mediation or the complaint filing process?
Yes
To prepare for mediation and the complaint filing process in New South Wales:
- Prepare Documentation: Gather all relevant documents, including communications with the council, photos, videos, and expert reports.
- Legal Advice: Consult with a solicitor to ensure your complaint is well-prepared.
- File a Complaint: Submit your complaint to the Land and Environment Court.
- Mediation: Be ready to present your case during mediation.
Would you like more details on any specific part of this process?
- Prepare Documentation: Gather all relevant documents, including communications with the council, photos, videos, and expert reports.
- Legal Advice: Consult with a solicitor to ensure your complaint is well-prepared.
- File a Complaint: Submit your complaint to the Land and Environment Court.
- Mediation: Be ready to present your case during mediation.
Would you like more details on any specific part of this process?
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Phone: (*) * *
Website: [www.lawsociety.com.au](http://www.lawsociety.com.au)
Would you like more information on preparing your documentation or the mediation process?
Law Society of New South Wales
Phone: (*) * *
Website: [www.lawsociety.com.au](http://www.lawsociety.com.au)
Would you like more information on preparing your documentation or the mediation process?
Yes i need information on how to file a Complaint
To file a complaint with the Land and Environment Court in New South Wales:
- Prepare Documentation: Gather all communications, photos, videos, and reports.
- Legal Advice: Consult a solicitor.
- File a Complaint: Submit your complaint to the court with all supporting documents.
Would you like more detailed steps on preparing your documentation or on the complaint submission process?
- Prepare Documentation: Gather all communications, photos, videos, and reports.
- Legal Advice: Consult a solicitor.
- File a Complaint: Submit your complaint to the court with all supporting documents.
Would you like more detailed steps on preparing your documentation or on the complaint submission process?
yes on the complaint submission process
To file a complaint with the Land and Environment Court in New South Wales:
*. Prepare Documentation: Collect all relevant documents, including communications with the council, photos, videos, and expert reports.
*. Draft Complaint: Clearly state your issue, the harm caused, and the relief sought.
*. Legal Advice: Consult a solicitor to review your complaint.
*. Submit Complaint: File your complaint with the Land and Environment Court, including all supporting documents.
*. Pay Filing Fees: Ensure you pay the necessary filing fees.
Would you like more details on any specific part of this process?
*. Prepare Documentation: Collect all relevant documents, including communications with the council, photos, videos, and expert reports.
*. Draft Complaint: Clearly state your issue, the harm caused, and the relief sought.
*. Legal Advice: Consult a solicitor to review your complaint.
*. Submit Complaint: File your complaint with the Land and Environment Court, including all supporting documents.
*. Pay Filing Fees: Ensure you pay the necessary filing fees.
Would you like more details on any specific part of this process?
how do you file the complaint
To file a complaint with the Land and Environment Court in New South Wales:
*. Prepare Documentation: Gather all relevant documents, including communications with the council, photos, videos, and expert reports.
*. Draft Complaint: Clearly state your issue, the harm caused, and the relief sought.
*. Legal Advice: Consult a solicitor to review your complaint.
*. Submit Complaint: File your complaint with the Land and Environment Court, including all supporting documents.
*. Pay Filing Fees: Ensure you pay the necessary filing fees.
Would you like more details on drafting the complaint or finding a solicitor?
*. Prepare Documentation: Gather all relevant documents, including communications with the council, photos, videos, and expert reports.
*. Draft Complaint: Clearly state your issue, the harm caused, and the relief sought.
*. Legal Advice: Consult a solicitor to review your complaint.
*. Submit Complaint: File your complaint with the Land and Environment Court, including all supporting documents.
*. Pay Filing Fees: Ensure you pay the necessary filing fees.
Would you like more details on drafting the complaint or finding a solicitor?
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I'm sorry to hear that. Let's simplify the process of filing a complaint with the Land and Environment Court in New South Wales:
*. Gather Documentation: Collect all evidence such as photos, videos, and communications with the council.
*. Draft Complaint: Clearly state the issue, harm caused, and desired outcome.
*. Consult a Solicitor: Have a legal professional review your complaint.
*. Submit Complaint: File the complaint with the court, either online or in person.
*. Pay Filing Fees: Ensure you complete the payment.
Would you like more information on a specific step?
*. Gather Documentation: Collect all evidence such as photos, videos, and communications with the council.
*. Draft Complaint: Clearly state the issue, harm caused, and desired outcome.
*. Consult a Solicitor: Have a legal professional review your complaint.
*. Submit Complaint: File the complaint with the court, either online or in person.
*. Pay Filing Fees: Ensure you complete the payment.
Would you like more information on a specific step?
yes the filing
To file a complaint with the Land and Environment Court in New South Wales, follow these steps:
*. Gather Documentation: Collect all evidence (photos, videos, communications).
*. Draft Complaint: Clearly state the issue, harm caused, and desired outcome.
*. Consult a Solicitor: Have a legal professional review your complaint.
*. Submit Complaint: File online via the court's website or in person.
*. Pay Filing Fees: Complete the payment process.
Would you like more information on how to submit your complaint online or in person?
*. Gather Documentation: Collect all evidence (photos, videos, communications).
*. Draft Complaint: Clearly state the issue, harm caused, and desired outcome.
*. Consult a Solicitor: Have a legal professional review your complaint.
*. Submit Complaint: File online via the court's website or in person.
*. Pay Filing Fees: Complete the payment process.
Would you like more information on how to submit your complaint online or in person?
in person
To file a complaint in person with the Land and Environment Court in New South Wales:
*. Prepare Documentation: Collect all relevant documents, including evidence, communications with the council, and expert reports.
*. Draft Complaint: Clearly state your issue, the harm caused, and the relief sought.
*. Consult a Solicitor: Have a legal professional review your complaint.
*. Visit the Court: Go to the Land and Environment Court, located at * Macquarie Street, Sydney.
*. File Your Complaint: Submit your complaint with all supporting documents.
*. Pay Filing Fees: Complete the payment process at the court.
Would you like more detailed information on preparing your documentation or on the court's location?
*. Prepare Documentation: Collect all relevant documents, including evidence, communications with the council, and expert reports.
*. Draft Complaint: Clearly state your issue, the harm caused, and the relief sought.
*. Consult a Solicitor: Have a legal professional review your complaint.
*. Visit the Court: Go to the Land and Environment Court, located at * Macquarie Street, Sydney.
*. File Your Complaint: Submit your complaint with all supporting documents.
*. Pay Filing Fees: Complete the payment process at the court.
Would you like more detailed information on preparing your documentation or on the court's location?
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