2007-04-27 16:38:37 · 16 answers · asked by daylynn45227 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
he sleared 7000 square feet of trees and we had the and surveyed and it is actually ours. he even has a for sale sign on our property
2007-04-27 18:45:58 · update #1
yep and for big bucks too. boy did they screw up. You get the cost of replacing each tree......lol
2007-04-27 16:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by goheda 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
In fact, I could sue them for clearing trees on your property.
It's another question entirely whether or not you could win.
How many trees? One? An Acre? Do they cut timber for a living, either to make paper or furniture, or sell firewood? Were the trees near the boundary, and it was just a mistake? Were the trees a hazard to adjoining property or a roadway? Was it in any kind of easement?
Cutting trees has never been popular as an act of mere vandalism. I'm presuming there was a reason. That reason probably prevents any chance of a successful suit.
2007-04-27 16:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few details would be nice.
Your neighbor can't legally cut trees on your property to improve his view unless it is written into your deed.
The power company can come onto your property and do a monumental hack job on any tree on their right of way.
So what are the particulars and we can sort it out for you.
2007-04-27 16:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much monetary damage was done.
We had a case that I worked on in which our client was charged with "damage to property" because he mowed his client's yard and trimmed the hedges. He was trying to sell his house and his neighbors did not occupy their property at the time and did not do any yardwork. It was such an eyesore and it was driving people away from buying his home. so he did the yardwork himself. The judge dismissed the charges against our client.
The neighbor tried to sue because the neighbor alleged that he ruined the hedges. A civil lawyer would not take the case.
Good luck.
2007-04-27 16:51:11 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it was done without your permission, in Washington state you can sue for three times the value of the trees.
2007-04-27 16:42:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I know I was told I had to let the utility companies clear their lines and stuff, and I guess if something was interfering with something like powerlines or roots affecting waterlines, who knows?
I have a neighbor with a gumball tree that sheds gumballs all over my yard. Please tell me if this is legal to do. I would consider a lawsuit worth it.
2007-04-27 16:42:17 · answer #6 · answered by julliana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the city can clear trees off of areas of your property and neighbors can trim parts of trees that intrude into their property. i would check your specific county laws
2007-04-27 16:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by David T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on who it is and what the purpose was. If your city is doing it for safety reasons (leaning, dead tree) or to remove decaying trees that may disease others, then no. If it's your neighbor, and he didn't have permission, then possibly.
2007-04-27 16:41:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they have a right of way and cleared them to make use of the right of way no you do not have a case. Otherwise yes you have a case.
2007-04-27 16:43:25 · answer #9 · answered by shadouse 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are leaving out alot of rather important details.
2007-04-27 16:40:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋