If you had a tree on your property thats roots caused foundation problems on your neighbor's house, are you responsible financially?
2007-08-24 09:00:32 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Sarai♥ 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I want to plant a tree that could grow 25 ft tall and while reading forums, the roots spread really wide. That scares me.
2007-08-24 09:09:11 · update #1
Everyone is answering as if this is past tense, but from your additional information this is about a tree you want to plant in the near future. I will therefore discuss something you can do to head off any problems in the future.
You can install a root barrier between the tree and the neighbors house. This usually consists of a thin sheet of plastic buried vertically. Sometimes a slow release herbicide will be embedded in the plastic to further prevent roots from growing through it. Do a google search for root barriers and you will find several available. This option is a little expensive and can be a lot of work to install, but it would be a lot cheaper than fixing a foundation.
2007-08-24 09:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by Michael C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how. I would think that a tree that size is rather old, and had been causing problems for some time, not just recently. The tree may be on your property, but the roots aren't. Just allow your neighbors to cut back the problem roots and hope it doesn't kill the tree....
2007-08-24 09:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by highendsystems 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This type of thing may come down to a small claims deal if you knowingly planted a tree that might encroach on your neighbors property.
I think you would lose that suit too.
2007-08-24 09:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by Loli M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree each person is responsible for their own property. However, since it was YOUR tree I would think u would be responsible if it caused damage to your neighbor's house b/c it crossed your property line into his. If your dog got out of your fence in your yard and bit your neighbor, u would be responsible for it, b/c u owned the dog which trespassed to your neighbor's yard. Your neighbor wouldn't be responsible just b/c he was standing in his own yard when your dog bit him!
2007-08-24 09:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by elk571 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if the tree was planted on your property you would be responsible for any damages. Period. If it is that close as to where you need to ponder this...... this tree is not for you.
2007-08-24 10:16:49 · answer #5 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Each person is responsible for his or her own property. If roots caused foundation problems, should those people have noticed a long time ago?
2007-08-24 09:07:24 · answer #6 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yikes! Thats crapy! But I'm pretty sure that you would be responsible for the damage. The tree is on your property and therefore is your responsibilty... SORRY!
2007-08-24 09:08:32 · answer #7 · answered by bLeSsEd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 21:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes your insurance will need to pay for the removal of the tree and repair cost of damages caused by your tree.
2007-08-24 09:08:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had the legal right to cut out the root.
You didn't....
Case closed.....
2007-08-24 09:18:29 · answer #10 · answered by wunofdamoronbros 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋