Does anyone know of any legislation, if any, that regulates overhanging branches from trees and shrubs in residents gardens. Walking the dog at night, we are constantly bombarded with overhanging trees and thick stray shrubbery that invade the pedestrian path. This has caused cuts to the face, eye damage and all in all a nuisance that houseowners simply don't seem to care about. Are local authorities the ones to complain to and take action as this seems an ever increasing problem?
2007-04-26 12:10:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
You have a right to walk on public property. A public sidewalk is public property.
Ask the owner of the property that has the overhanging plants to cut them. Repeat if nothing done. Document your attempts. Contact local gov't with your request if owner does not comply.
Write to the local newspaper. Mention in your letter the steps you have taken.
2007-04-26 12:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by tichur 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are mixing apples, oranges and grapefruit in this question. From what I understand what we are talking about is not a sidewalk and is not public property.
The paths you are talking about are through the individual resident's gardens that some how connect together and I guess that each resident maintains his own garden. Now when you are walking your dog along these paths do you carry a pooper scooper? Does everyone carry a pooper scooper when they walk their dog? That might be one reason the people are letting the shrubbery block the pedestrian path. If there is a homeowners association or a condominium association you could probably complain to them but as long as it is not public property the local authorities have to jurisdiction.
2007-04-26 19:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by don n 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Britain if someones shrubs are growing over onto pavement areas you can contact the local council to complain and they will instruct the owner to cut them back or face a fine and the cost of the council doing it.
2007-04-27 11:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the Town Managers/Mayors Office. If he says no...call an alderman or councilman (or all) and complain. He can bring it up at the next meeting. It helps to have the neighbors complain as well. If all that fails...go to the newspaper and write a letter to the editor and mention who you have talked with at the Town Hall.
Note: Your reasons are valid. Be nice and be polite in your dealings with all of these people. Lots of crazy or angry people call city hall. You'll get more with sugar.
2007-04-26 19:17:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know but i think it works the same way as if they are over hangin in ur garden u normally cut them off then give them back to the owners of the trees but i would ask the local council.
2007-04-26 19:13:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home owners can be held liable for hazards to the public generated from their property. Complain to the city.
2007-04-26 19:23:16 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obstructions of roads and highways.
There must be at least 2.5m clearance of branches above the pavement. Roads 5m.
2007-04-26 19:33:39 · answer #7 · answered by schnauzer2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. And you could file a law suite for damages to be reinvest your medical cost.
2007-04-26 19:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by zipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk the other side of the street
2007-04-26 19:13:13 · answer #9 · answered by theemadmonkey 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋