The golf course's bushes behind me are growing over my fence into my yard. I just found out that it is poison ivy. Is it the golf course's responsibility to cut their trees?
2006-07-24 06:51:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You need to know where you are and what the local bylaws require. Generally, it would be logical that they would be responsible for trees on their property and you would be allowed to prune any branches that are on your side provided you do not affect the health of the tree. Poison ivy is another matter and you should contact your local authorities if the golf club has refused to address the issue.
2006-07-24 06:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The golf course should understand a good neighbor policy.
I dont think anyone wants poison ivy around.
Trees can have roots that run sideways while under ground and can invade pipes and cause lots of types of damage.
You should have the tree roots cut, or have the golf course pay for it. If that is too drastic and tree is going to die as a result then the tree should be removed, stump and all. This will probibly involve damaging a fence or concrete which will have to be repaired as well.
2006-07-24 06:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by creskin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if it exceeds 4 ft from the property line into your property. There's a 4 foot buffer zone usually on both sides of the property where no one is responsible for. Usually it's for building fences and what not.
The best thing to do is call you county assessors office which you can look them up on your city/states website. Give them a call find out how many feet exactly it has to intrude on your property before the golf course must take action.
Like I said I do believe it's 4 ft but it could change per county/state.
2006-07-24 06:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is the golf course's responsibility. This is actually a form of trespass.
In most situations, it's just a neighbors tree that's overgrowing. Most neighbors exercise their rights and simply cut anything that crosses the property line.
In your case, however, you have poisonous plants growing into your yard. Don't touch that sh!t yourself. Make them take care of it. It's their responsibility.
2006-07-24 09:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most places you can cut anything that grows over your boundary line. It wouldn't hurt to ask the golf course management politely if they would be willing to cut the bushes back since they have full time landscapers anyway. If they don't do it you can ask the golf course owners next. If they don't, then you can do it or have someone do it since it's not worth any kind of legal hassle.
2006-07-24 07:04:23 · answer #5 · answered by Ernesto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no.
They do not have to get rid of the trees. However, it would be their financial responsibility if it came to getting rid of the trees.
You are within your right to cut the offending branches, bushes, or plants on your side of the fence.
2006-07-24 06:55:42 · answer #6 · answered by J G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judge Judy says Yes.
2006-07-24 06:55:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's growing on your property, then you do have the right to cut whatever is hanging over.
2006-07-24 06:54:49 · answer #8 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so, maybe you'd be within your own rights to trim them along the property line and send them the bill.
2006-07-24 06:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by Raymond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ask them, they would probably clean it up for you. If not, then just take a weedwacker after it!
2006-07-24 06:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by lojack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋