Can my neighbor make me trim my tree?

Can my neighbor make me trim my tree?

No! Crossing property lines to trim or cut down a tree is not something you or your arborist can do. Neither you nor your arborist may go onto a neighbor’s property or destroy the tree. If you do go onto a neighbor’s property or harm the tree, you could be liable for double or triple the value of the tree!

Can I ask my Neighbour to cut overhanging branches?

Your neighbour can cut any branches that are overhanging into their garden as long as they only remove the bits on their side of the boundary. If they want you to cut your tree or hedge just because they don’t like the way it looks, it’s up to you whether you do the work.

What can you do with Neighbours overhanging branches?

Overhanging trees – Owners responsibility It is the responsibility of a tree owner to prune any overhanging branches that are breaching a neighbour’s boundary. This should apply whenever the tree owner is notified that the overhanging branches are posing a danger to neighbour’s animals, building or other property.

Can I trim the branches of the neighbor’s tree that hang over my yard?

If my neighbor’s tree branches hang over my yard, can I trim them? Yes. By law, you have the right to trim branches and limbs that extend past the property line. You may not go onto the neighbor’s property or destroy the tree.

Can you cut a tree branches hanging over your property?

If limbs or branches from your neighbor’s trees extend into your property line, you are legally allowed to trim the areas hanging over your property. When trimming them, however, you must stay on your own property. This means you may not go into your neighbor’s yard for a better angle when cutting or destroy the tree.

Does my Neighbour have to cut my side of his hedge?

The ownership of the boundary hedge itself is defined by where the main trunk is growing at. An owner of a hedge is responsible for it not damaging their neighbour’s property. You do NOT have to cut your hedge on your neighbour’s side unless the growth is threatening to damage their property.

Whose responsibility is it to cut overhanging branches?

Even if the tree trunk is on your neighbor’s property, you have the responsibility for cutting any branches that extend onto your property line. You are responsible for the cost of cutting any branches you choose to trim. You can cut back anything up to your property line.

When a tree branch falls on neighbor’s property?

When a tree falls over onto a neighbor’s property, that neighbor should submit a claim to his or her insurance company immediately. The insurance company is usually responsible for taking care of the damages. This is true if the tree fell over due to an act of nature.

Can You trim overhanging branches from your neighbors trees?

If limbs or branches from your neighbor’s trees extend into your property line, you are legally allowed to trim the areas hanging over your property. When trimming them, however, you must stay on your own property.

Can a neighbor cut down my tree without my permission?

Generally speaking, If the trunk of the tree in question is entirely on your neighbor’s property, they own the tree and can prune branches on their side of the property line as long as they do not cross onto your property. You have the right to prune branches that grow across the property line onto your property without your neighbor’s permission.

Who is responsible for cutting back a tree trunk?

Even if the tree trunk is on your neighbor’s property, you have the responsibility for cutting any branches that extend onto your property line. You are responsible for the cost of cutting any branches you choose to trim. You can cut back anything up to your property line.

What happens if you trim a tree on a property line?

“Any permanent damage to a neighboring tree is the responsibility of the property owner who trims / cuts the roots.” Likewise, you must take care to keep the health of the tree in mind as a result of tree trimming. If you cut back a limb and disease attacks the limb, it may no longer be a healthy tree.