2007-03-29 00:47:38 · 9 answers · asked by rockindrumz 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Bamboo is pretty much a weed with a trunk! State and local laws vary, so you will have to make a call to your towns Zoning office or equivalent first.
Your neighbor might have to install a root barrier, or you might choose to do this. The roots are voracious and depending on how warm the climate gets in your area, they are known to stall a lawn mower. (My grand-pop planted this stuff once because he liked the look. It was a disaster once the stuff took off.)
What is legally right, and what makes for neighborly relations do not always work hand-in-hand. I wish you luck in your endeavor.
2007-03-29 01:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be quite honest have you tried talking to him? Often times simple conversation can be the answer.
However, in my opinon he was irresponsible for not installing bamboo barrier, and even if there are ordinances and convenants/restrictions this may require a trip to the courthouse for a final solution.
Your best bet in the meantime is to kick over any new shoots that emerge and drive a shovel into the ground maybe every 6 inches to break up the underground rhizomes. It will be a tedious task but if you want to keep it from getting worse action must be taken on your part before a solution is found.
One more thing...bamboo is a grass, not a tree.
2007-03-30 11:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by Scott W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not positive on that... BUT, if the branches of his trees are hanging over on your side of the yard, I DO know that you have the right to cut those off. My gripe is having to rake all the neighbors leaves out of my yard... We had to cut the only two good shade trees down that we had,due to ice damage. The only other trees are cedars... SOOOO, raking leaves shouldn't be a problem , but it is. I guess God just figured I needed the exercise. LOL
2007-03-29 08:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Godlover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sticky question. I have been through this before.
If the trees are hanging over on your property, then they are your trees and it is your responsibility to do something about it and not his. Then again, if you do something and it kills his tree, then he can sue you if you did it for revenge, or hatefulness. In other words, if you do something to his tree, take pictures to support your claim and have a legit reason for your actions, like it is destroying your lawn or causing you other problems.
The lawyers i spoke with didn't really want ot get involved in a neighbor dispute. Bottom line, neighbor got so mad, he moved.
2007-03-29 08:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Talk with your Home Insurance Provider for more answers. Hope this helps. Bye 4 now.
2007-03-29 07:58:07 · answer #5 · answered by Missy2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say yes if its planted in his yard and damaging your yard then he well need to correct the problem but i hope you dont make an enemy with your neighbor
2007-03-29 07:55:27 · answer #6 · answered by threat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, yes. However, I would double check your ordinances in your city to make sure before sending him/her a bill!
2007-03-29 07:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by Kat Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to check with the city on city ordinances. in my city he would be liable.
2007-04-01 15:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by breed1951 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local police, i think they are, but not sure.
2007-03-29 15:57:08 · answer #9 · answered by kanei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋