He said the tree was giving shade to a lemon tree he has growing in his yard. Am I financially responsible for the trimming of the branches in his yard??
2007-08-31 16:52:55 · 13 answers · asked by D2 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
No, he's probably got the right to have them pruned if they are growing over the property line, but you certainly don't have to pay for it.
2007-08-31 17:00:23 · answer #1 · answered by wolfatrest2000 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Wether you are liable for the cost of pruning and removal will depend on your local County law. Your question suggest that you and your neighbour/s dont get on very well. Good neighbours would consult (chat, talk) with each other and if an offending branch became an issue, it would be removed before a real problem began. To keep in a good relationship with a neighbour is an essential for harmonious living. Remember this truth, "A soft gentle answer turns away wrath". It would be wise to ask your neighbour if a branch or tree that overhangs the fence is a problem for them as the tree is growing larger. Dont hesitate to remove the offending obstacle if the answer is yes. If there is no fence but a boundry line is present, the same courtesy applies. It doesnt matter how old the tree is or how much it is damaged by pruning, it must be constrained. Your own feelings may be hurt but make sure you humble your pride at the beginning of any problem
Freckles
2007-08-31 17:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by Wedge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to think this over.... it's your tree... what if someone he hires to cut the offending branches doesn't know what they are doing and they cause the death of the tree ?..... then you'll be upset and ready to sue your neighbor!... I think it might be best if the two of you come to an agreement.... you will choose and hire someone who knows what they're doing with the tree, and you two will share the cost of the trimming... now and in the future, if necessary.....
and how long has the lemon tree been there?.... must be a case of your tree having lately grown enuff to shade it where it didn't shade it before?..... work together for the best solution... but it's your tree... don't let just anyone cut on it!!....
2007-09-01 02:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by meanolmaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a walnut tree 1 foot from a fence. It grew and shaded the neighbors roses. The neighbor flush cut the tree to the edge of the fence every year. No cost to me.
Check your local regulations. If he's right, trim. If he's wrong, send him a copy.
I suspect the only thing you could be liable for is a falling branch that causes injury or damage.
2007-08-31 18:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Laurence W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can legally cut back to the property lines and they would normally be who pays for that. Here's the thing - just indiscriminately cutting to the property line will leave wounds that will not heal properly and could actually lead to the death of your tree. So, you don't want to leave branches cut off in the middle of the branch on your tree - the wounds need to done properly so they will heal - which means you have pruning to do as well to correct improper cuts. Me, I try to be a good neighbor with my large trees and I voluntarily keep my trees properly pruned and try to avoid their being a nuisance to my neighbors. I would never expect my neighbors to pay for my pruning needs. That is for pruning that should be done - touching their roofs, endangering their property in anyway, etc. I have never had neighbors who just didn't want branches on their side of the yard.
2016-05-18 03:38:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do need to check with your local codes, I doubt it is your responsibility but you just never know. Most people who are worried about a tree own their home and that means neighbors are there for many years. I would be more concerned about a happy neighbor than the cost of pruning that tree. If they haven't been trimmed yet i would trim them my self to save any hard feelings between neighbors, good neighbors are a blessing, angry ones a curse.
2007-09-01 00:25:41 · answer #6 · answered by lady_lostheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tree's in your yard, but covering his, don't be surprised if it loses a few limbs- but no, I don't believe you should have to pay for it. To be a nice neighbor, though, you may trim it back yourself, thus saving a few dollars and preventing a grudge...
2007-08-31 17:11:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have bushes that are in my back yard and where i live im responsilbe for trimming the side that i dont look at witch is backing up to the house behide me..
2007-08-31 17:05:36 · answer #8 · answered by eric l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you don't ave to pay for having the branches trimmed,but since they're invading his property he has the right to have them pruned himself if he wishes
2007-09-01 02:35:04 · answer #9 · answered by thomasl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you are not responsible.but he can cut the branches off and throw them in your yard.the theory of real estate law is you in theory own from the center of the earth into outer space.unless you have easements running through your property.
2007-08-31 17:04:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋