is it legal for the telephone company to chop down a tree on private property if the owner doesn't want them to?
also, if it is, who can I talk to (in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana), to keep it from happening?
2007-12-20 05:48:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Normally, they just trim to keep trees out of the telephone lines. Contact the Indiana Public Utility Commission.
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2007-12-20 05:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by scottclear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can do what they need to to stop it interfering with their lines. Usually they just trim them, but if they have to cut it down, they're allowed to.
If the tree's not cut down yet, talk to the phone company about how much of a trimming it 'really' needs.
They have a lot of freedom to do what "they think" is needed - so you're a lot better off keeping it on a friendly and cooperative basis than getting loud with them - annoy them and they'll just refuse to talk to you and cut it down.
Richard
2007-12-20 13:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can speak to the urban forestry department (every city has one) Yes they can cut down a tree on private property it public works deems is necessary.
2007-12-20 13:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need to check first if they have an easement to maintain wires/row; that is usually the case. Otherwise complain to the Public utility comission.
2007-12-20 13:55:30 · answer #4 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the by-laws of your town. there may be a by-law stating that utility companies have the "right of way" and if there is---then your just out of luck.
2007-12-20 14:31:33 · answer #5 · answered by s and d e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they can't, they can trim it if interferring with the line but not take it down....check your city ordinances!
2007-12-20 13:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by oldmarine08 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea it is but you cant go to the town hall(if there if 1)
2007-12-20 13:51:57 · answer #7 · answered by Koolieo P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋