Trees Legal Questions and Answers
Can I Trim My Neighbor's Tree?
My nieghbor is treating me, calling the police and other horible actions all because I want to trim back his tree limbs and branches back to my property line. He is saying that I cant cut a branch if it is over 2 inches thick??? The trees are blocking light to my 17 arborvities that are under these trees, stunting the growth, they also cause alot of litter every year that i hav...
11/18/2009 | Category: Trees | State: Georgia | #19677How Do My Neighbor and I reach a Resolution on Trimming the Trees on Both Properties?
my neighbor's 'heritage' tree (as defined by city code) has roots that have significantly damaged and uplifted my driveway. The city requires a permit and inspection from the city's arborist to decide on whether roots can be cut/trimmed (after I remove the existing concrete)and prefers that the tree's owner gives permission. The owner has not given permission, nor is cooperativ...
11/17/2009 | Category: Trees | State: California | #19666Can My Neighbor Force Me to Trim Branches Overhanging His Property?
I asked my neighbor in 2001 if I could plant a hedge between our property. He said it was okay. Since that time, almost 9 years, he has trimmed the hedge that has passed through the fence onto his property without complaint. Recently, we had a falling out about his children's access to my property and the destruction of some of the plants in front of my house. He became ver...
06/29/2009 | Category: Trees | State: Florida | #17245Can I Trim Branches of Neighbors Tree Encroaching on My Property?
My neighbor has a tree that is hitting the roof of my house. I told him about this problem and told him I would pay for 1/2 the cost to have this part of the tree cut and any branches that will grow in the future cut. He agreed and said he would get someone to do this. Now he's changed his mind and he doesn't want to do this. Can I have the part of the tree that is hitting my h...
06/28/2009 | Category: Trees | State: New York | #17232How do my neighbor and I reach a resolution on trimming the trees on both properties?
I am being sued by my neighbor in a small claims court for $3,000.00 spent throughout four years for trimming the branches that grow into her area from my trees. Is there a document or code that I can show to clarify that such branches are the responsibility of the adjoining land owner and not necessarily the responsibility of the landowner where the tree is rooted? I wish I ...
04/02/2009 | Category: Trees | State: California | #15861Am I liable for the cleanup of a tree from my yard that fell accross my neighbor's driveway?
Our tree blew over during a wind storm onto neighboring property. This was not just part of the tree. The whole tree came uprooted and although the largest end with all the roots is still in our yard, a lot of the tree landed on property behind us and was blocking their driveway. We have cut up a lot of the tree and branches and stacked them to clear their driveway. Are we res...
03/07/2009 | Category: Trees | State: Florida | #15480How can I stop the town commission from cutting down shade trees in my yard?
The tree commission in our town is trying to cut down our beautiful shade trees in front of our house. These trees shade our house in the summer and absorb water from a wet area. We would like to get a second opinion by a certified tree expert and also would like to contact our insurance company. The town would like us to sign a legal waiver also and give us responsibility of a...
02/02/2009 | Category: Trees | State: New Jersey | #15129Is a property owner obligated to trim trees that hang onto my property?
Is there a Trespassing Law regarding my yard when large limbs and branches of trees overhang or go over the neighbors property-the roof to my home which covers two bedrooms? I live in the Mountains of Idyllwild. This year we have had more damage onto homes and property due to trees breaking, even if they are in good health. I am concerned for the safety of people that use thos...
01/27/2009 | Category: Trees | State: California | #15088Can the city force me to prune or cut down a tree in my yard?
30 years ago, I planted a Austrian Pine tree about 6 feet from my south property line. The tree when planted was probably 10 years old because it was already 8 feet tall. That tree NOW is about 40 feet high and about 40 feet in diameter and 40 years old. Some of the branches have crossed the property line by about 12 to 13 feet on the bottom parts. I discussed the issue of p...
04/18/2007 | Category: Trees | State: Colorado | #3186