Trees Legal Questions and Answers
What Damages Can I Recover for Someone Cutting Timber on My Land Without Permission in Pennsylvania?
Contractor came in three years ago and cut down 50-100 trees in our wetlands...Our 'attorney' said we have to prove that the property value is less now than it was before the damages..We have photos of before and after and the destruction and trees ruined and being hauled away...No trespassing signs posted and ignored. Our 'attorney' said only case is trespassing for 25.00 fin...
01/15/2011 | Category: Trees | State: Pennsylvania | #24015What Are My Rights to Cut the Branches of a Neighbor's Tree?
Legal right to trim Branches of Neighbors Tree Encroaching on My Property?
01/03/2011 | Category: Trees | State: Michigan | #23929Is a Homeowners Association Responsible for Damage Caused by a Tree in a Common Area?
I live in a neighborhood where a tree, which resides outside my fence line, and not on my property, is maintained by the HOA. The tree has grown roots, which have encroached into my property and caused extensive damage to my walkway, uplifted my fence and broke concrete in my adjacent yard.I sent pictures and they have replied that they are not responsible and that they are no...
11/08/2010 | Category: Trees | State: California | #23587Can I Force a Neighbor to Trim Branches of His Trees That Overhang My Property?
My neighbor has about 50 or more pine trees on his property line which borders mine. The branches of the trees extend out well over his property line into mine, the result of which is pine cones, branches, etc litter my driveway and other property. Is it possible to force him (legally) to trim the branches of the trees so that they would not extend over and litter my property...
10/11/2010 | Category: Trees | State: Virginia | #23368What Can I Do About a Neighbor's Tree Roots Causing Damage to My Fence?
My neighbor's water oak is leaning toward my property with the majority of branches over hanging our side. The trunk is one inch (1) from our fence at the top of the fence, and right on the fence at the lower part of the trunk. This lower part of the trunk has pushed our fence to the point that the fence is bowing out almost 10 inches from the bottom of the fence up about 3 to...
09/28/2010 | Category: Trees | State: Alabama | #23274What Can I Do About a Neighbor's Tree Roots Causing Damage to My Property?
Huge trees' roots have ruined my drive. Chain link fence is pushed in 2 places 6'over survey line.Do I own trees? Neighbor refuses to let me cut trees down so that I can repair my sewer line and driveway.I am in HPOZ area.
07/30/2010 | Category: Trees | State: California | #22795What is My Responsibility for My Tree Roots Causing Damage to My Neighbor's Property?
My neighbor called me yesterday to inform me that the roots of a tree in my yard had lifted & cracked her patio slab. This morning I had our tree company inspect it and they will be removing the tree tomorrow. My neibhbor has already cut out the offending roots (some of which were at least 2' in diameter). My neighbor now wants me to pay to have her patio slab re-done. (In a...
07/27/2010 | Category: Trees | State: California | #22759Is There a Law About Leaves Blowing Onto a Neighbor's Property?
For last few years, my neighbor to my rental home has been complaining of the leaves that fall of off my magnolia tree on to her property. What she wants is for me to remove the tree. In the years past, I've accomodated her by having the tree trimmed. The tree has been trimmed so much that it is half the size it use to be...and she still complains. The tree has been there l...
06/26/2010 | Category: Trees | State: California | #22494Am I Required to Trim Tree Branches that Overhang onto My Neighbor's Yard?
Thank you for a very thorough discussion on Encroachment w.r.t. the responsibility of neighbors and their trees along a border or a fence. I have on several occasions removed dead branches and dead trees from my property that could have done harm to my neighbors property. Now however they want me to trim a long line of tall trees for purely cosmetic purposes. I have asked th...
06/09/2010 | Category: Trees | State: New York | #22354Who is Responsible for Damage Caused by a Boundary Line Tree?
I live in Georgia and own a rental house that has a tree that is 3/4 on our property and 1/4 on the neighbor's property. The tree was there when I bought the house and there when he bough his house. He is saying the roots which we can't see have damaged his driveway and fence. The tree has actually grew into his fence. He has lived there over five years and said nothing abo...
03/22/2010 | Category: Trees | State: Georgia | #21473