do i have legal rights to recoop cost from my neighbor for the debris his trees dump allover my property?

Question

washington state

i have lived here for 20 years these tree are honeysuckles they grow an abundance of flowers then drop the flowers followed with the whiskers from what is left behind after the flowers drop i work hard in my yard year around to have nice clean yard i have spent thousands of dollars to have anice area outdoors to enjoy.Once the flowers and whisker have gone i deal with the leaves and seed pods over a period of eight month Iwas refered to this site. so if you wish give a stupid answer like get out and get exercise then dont bother me with your mindless apartment dwelling go nowhere life on the computer playing video games dribble like the first two responders answered.

Answer 1

nope, beside u'll spend more in court attorney fees than it cost to get out and do it. get a rake and get some excercise.

Answer 2

Unfortunately there are no laws in Washington State making your neighbor responsible for any branches or shrubbery that may fall onto your property. In fact, he/she doesn't even have to keep the tree trimmed to ensure none of it's leaves etc... fall onto your property. You would only have legal remedies if the tree trespasses onto your property or if it reaches a certain height. Example: A fellow in Washington state had thirteen Douglas fir trees on the border of his property. He called them "yard landscaping." His neighbor complained, probably because of a blocked view, and the town sued him to comply with its fence ordinance. The court called the trees a fence, which under the local town ordinance was restricted to eight feet. The particular regulation in this case contained the language "naturally grown or constructed," so it applied to the Douglas firs. The man had to cut them. As such, depending on your towns ordinance and the height of the tree this may be your only legal measure.

Answer 3

As much as I hate to agree with the first two respondents (whose answers you did not like), prepare for the exercise. Most municipalities and/or states have statutes relative to DAMAGE caused from a neighbor's tree. However, naturally falling leaves, seed pods, and the like are not considered damage. Damage is if a large limb breaks off and smashes your patio set or similar.

You will have to live with the tree and its habits of shedding its leaves and seed pods.

Answer 4

nothing consider part of nature, can try the fence thing if possible, only recourse if the branches fall on your side you can cut them back to the property line

Answer 5

No. If you really don't like his tree why don't you ask him to cut it on your side.You probally won't like how that looks either.Think of it as good exercise for you and thank him for your well being.