An Auckland homeowner who faced being sued for hundreds of thousands of dollars after his property was built on his neighbour’s boundary, says he’s come out on top after reaching an out-of-court settlement. Auckland homeowner Deepak Lal says he is pleased with the outcome of an out-of-court settlement after a boundary mix-up saw his home built on a neighbour's boundary. (Source: Stephen Forbes / Stuff)By Stephen Forbes, Local Democracy ReporterBut the Manurewa resident says he can’t reveal details of the confidential agreement. Pinnacle Homes had hired Hamilton-based company HQ Designs to come up with the plans and file the building consent for the house. The parties have since agreed to an out-of-court settlement, with Lal’s house demolished and $70,000 in damages paid to C94 Development.

Source: Stuff May 20, 2022 19:34 UTC