We both live in townhouses with neighbouring patios. I have a big tree and I had already cut all major branches extending into her patio area. Now after the summer time, some newly grown small branches went into her area again, and she's asking me to trim them again. I really like the trees since they make the house more like a home. Can I just reject her request? I heard in a radio program that people have no right to ask neighbours to cut or trim trees into their patios, but they have the right to cut those branches at their own cost. Is it true?
Thank you!
2006-10-08 06:47:20 · 12 answers · asked by coyoteee 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
She can ask anything. Whether you have to do anything about it is you question. I'd try to negotiate with her. Why does she want them gone? Is it the leaves? Tell her you'll rake them up.
If all else fails ask your city or county prosecutor if legally you have to.
2006-10-08 06:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by college kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a lot of this is based on your state or local laws. It is probably best to contact your city/state for information. However, in most cases if your branches extend into his yard - he would be able to trim what is in his property line, but not have the ability to remove your tree. That being said I'm sure what applies here might not where you are from :)
2006-10-08 06:52:28 · answer #2 · answered by Brian N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She has the right to trim them. But you do not have to do anything. Since there are many common laws that allow for these types of things it is always best to check with your city.
Since you live in a town home make sure you actully own the land outside your home and that you have the right to trim the tree and that it isnt upto the homeowners assoc.
2006-10-08 07:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by The Cow Goes Moo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You would ask the same if the tree intruded over your patio. Besides the electric, phone, and cable company without your permission will cut your tree branches if they interfere with the lines.
2006-10-08 07:00:27 · answer #4 · answered by pasta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely true: If the tree is on your property, your neighbor does not like the branches, then they can trim the branches encroaching their property line, at their cost.
But, if the tree is old and there exists a possibility that it can fall on their house then you could be held liable.
2006-10-08 06:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Our neighbor just asked about not just trimming our oleander tree, but she would pay to have it removed. (It drops stuff everywhere) We said sure! We never liked it anyway.
As far as asking, sure they have the right. And they probably (depending on where you are) have the right to trim anything right up to the property line. I'd be calling the city just to check though.
2006-10-08 07:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can ask anyone anything. The issue here is that you are neighbors and have to live next to each other prob ye for a long time. It sounds like you have compromised with them already and may need to some more. Legally you need to read your city's codes and come to some conclusions , its nice to have happy neighbors.
2006-10-08 06:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by notfan_football 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can cut your trees themselves, but if damage is done to the tree it can cause them trouble. You're in a townhouse complex...that is "strata" shared property, I would check it out as I dont think she can do anything re: your trees.
2006-10-08 06:53:59 · answer #8 · answered by gemma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd trim them. What if.....she got hurt if one fell or what if one put her eye out. To save myself from lawsuits, I'd trim the branches back.
2006-10-08 07:36:17 · answer #9 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is all the headache, cut the branches and be nice to your neighbor.
2006-10-08 06:58:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋