I live in the UK. A storm on Saturday night caused a tree on my land to blow over and partly block a road. At 5.30 am a team from Roads Service came out to cut the branches that were blocking the road. Will I be charged for this and if so any idea how much?
2006-12-04 21:02:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
If you own the property then yes you will be charged. Only if it's in your garden! If it's owned by the council then they will pay. I dont think home insurance would pay as it's classed as an "act of God" (i think that's how they get out of paying)
2006-12-04 21:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by I know nothing! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a tree is on your land itis you rproperty and yo are responsible for any damage it may cause, just as you wouldbe if you kept cows and theyescaped and did damage. You have an obligation to ensure that the trees do not pose a particular hazard, and you might be advised to get an inspection on nay remaining trees, or to look very clsoely yourself. Plenty of good info on tree inspection on internet.
Council may not bother to charge you, dependson the individual local authority. If it were me, I would not contact them, but would look closely at my other trees.
Your insurance may well cover you if you are charged, but might also insist on an inspoection of remaining trees.
Oh, and a tree falling down in a storm is certainly not going tofall into the category of an act of god.
2006-12-05 17:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by ShinyBlue 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the tree was on your land then you will be held responsible, I'm not certain but your household insurance may cover it.I don't know how much your council will charge but if they had to call someone out, then I don't think it will be cheap.
2006-12-05 07:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by st.abbs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,that will depend on the council if the tree is on your property
it will be classed has yours so they may say your insurance will cover the cost or due to it being a storm council will meet costs.
I would phone my council & insurance company.Hope the council foot the bill.Good Luck
2006-12-04 21:13:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't see why you would be held responsible.
It was caused by natural forces, and even if it came from your land, the clearing of roads is the responsibility of the municipality.
2006-12-04 21:05:41 · answer #5 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the tree was originally on your land then yes it is your tree and you will have to pay to have it removed.
2006-12-04 23:57:14 · answer #6 · answered by couchP56 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its part of the council fees. it is in Aus. It should be covered by the rates you pay each year, or by taxes
2006-12-04 21:04:14 · answer #7 · answered by talz_talz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably will not be charged.Here in Australia it is just part of the council rates.
2006-12-04 21:08:39 · answer #8 · answered by ASK A.S. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i think its the city who plants maintains these
2006-12-06 07:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by Nightchild 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋