Is my neighbor liable for damage to my roof caused by a tree on his property?
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?
01/08/2007 |
Category: Real Property |
State: Alabama |
#208
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.