re: Neighbor's tree fell on my fence today

Would you feel the same about his shop? house?


because I promise your insurance would follow the law so you'd be coming out of pocket


and I do know my neighbors and they know the law just like I do....I wouldn't expect them to rebuild my fence, shop, house, etc from their tree

I just spend $1k trimming my neighbors tree that was too close to my house. I knew the rules and didn't even approach him about it.

act of God get out the chain saw.

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Wow...so glad you are not my neighbor.

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I really don't think you have to worry about that

100 percent this is your responsibility (or rather your insurance's responsibility). No question. No debate. You own the problem if it crosses onto your property per law.

However, should the neighbor offer to help you clean up the mess and perhaps reimburse you a little (perhaps the deductible)? If they are a good neighbor and care about a good neighborly relationship...yes.

For example, last year during a wind storm my tree fell onto my neighbors fence and shed. Destroyed both. The next morning I called my insurance company and they said that the neighbor's insurance must cover it.

Then I met with the neighbor and he said the same thing. I offered to pay his deductible and he refused. He even laughed and said, "Don't worry, my insurance will cover this."

However, I felt so bad that my tree caused destruction on his property that I insisted on at least giving him a couple hundred dollars to put to his deductible.

I think that proved that I was a good trustworthy neighbor.

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mizzoukills

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You had me at "However". You could be my neighbor anytime.

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You had me at "However". You could be my neighbor anytime.

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I actually care about my neighbors. Neighbors have the ability to make your living experience heaven or hell.

Perhaps one day I'll need assistance and he'll help me out.

Nothing wrong with establishing a good relationship with people.

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If your neighbor's tree is unhealthy and falls on your property as a result, they are responsible

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But only because you notified them. LA law. Don't say anything and they skate.

if this is just a basic wood fence, just fix the thing with your neighbor's help. cut the wood up together and be done with it.

had it fallen on your shed or house, that's a different story.

I know for a fact that Id be up and working to cut the tree up before my neighbors would. I also know both are insured and Id let their insurance handle anything that happened to their home.

Sure Id help as much as possible, but they carry insurance for the same reason I do, in case something bad happens.

If it's a tree in a fence only, we'd probably split the cost and the labor. But just saying you'd oay for whatever damage your tree caused is absurd.