2006-08-31 07:00:51 · 8 answers · asked by curious 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Is the neighbor responsible or is she, according to Il. law?
Thank you!
2006-08-31 07:02:02 · update #1
In most communities the City Attorney can be consulted for general advice on local ordinances without charge.
In larger cities this is a full time position. In smaller towns and villages a local attorney often fills this position on a pro bono basis.
Another alternative for accurate free advise on community guidelines is the local Code Enforcement Department or agent if there is one available.
In my community this situation would be classed as an "aerial invasion" and measures could be taken, but the attempt should be made by conversation to settle the problem. It would require either a small-claims visit or the help of a lawyer only if no amicable agreement can be made without court.
2006-08-31 07:28:14 · answer #1 · answered by ebob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took real estate school some time ago in Arizona and learned that the responsibility is on the neighbor, but you have the right to take matters into your own hands and cut the portion of the tree that crosses over your property line. If the tree causes any damage or other cost, such as pool-cleaning costs, and you've informed the neighbor of the problem, they are responsible for the costs. Or, if you inform them and they do nothing about it, you can hire someone to cut the tree and bill the neighbor for it. This is Arizona law, so I would check with the Real Estate Commission in IL.
2006-08-31 07:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by the_Czech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the trunk is in the neighbors yard, if your sister cuts the tree, the neighbors can sue her.
If she is really worried, maybe she can offer to pay 1/2 and that will help convince the neighbors to trim the tree.
2006-08-31 07:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same trouble, but it is difficult to make the neighbor pay as they should. After all, it is their tree and a really big pain to clean up the leaves, all the time.
2006-08-31 07:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, has she talked to the neighbor about possibly splitting the cost?
Second, I believe in most states, if it is on your side of the property line, you have every right to cut it back. As far as who should pay for it...in my opinion, if it's on her side and she is having problems with it, I think she should be the one to pay for someone to cut it back.
2006-08-31 07:10:56 · answer #5 · answered by rsamboragal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just paid to have my tree trimmed. It was my tree, and
that way I can be sure they don't whack it too much.
I'm a good neighbor.
2006-08-31 07:12:29 · answer #6 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in CA and am in the same situation as you. I would also like to know the answer.
2006-08-31 07:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by Mightie Mouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your local police department
2006-08-31 07:02:56 · answer #8 · answered by twinky 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋