Is my neighbor liable for damage to my roof caused by a tree on his property?

01/08/2007 - Real Property - State: AL #208

Full Question:

My neighbor has a large oak tree near the edge of his property. During a severe thunderstorm, several of the tree branches broke off and landed on my house, damaging the roof. Is my neighbor liable for the damages to my roof?

Answer:

Your neighbor can be held liable only if his failure to maintain the tree in some way contributed to the damage. If the damage was merely the result of a large storm or an act of God, the neighbor will not be liable for the damage, because the damage could not have been foreseen.

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01/08/2007 - Category: Real Property - State: AL #208

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