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What's the proper etiquette here?
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:15 pm
So we are looking into/about to have our driveway paved where it had previously been gravel. We did this to give our kids a place to ride bikes/scooters/play basketball/sidewalk chalk etc...
There is an old large tree in our neighbors yard and a lot of the branches extend out over our driveway. Not too infrequently decent size pieces of the branches will fall onto our property which obviously could pose a hazard to children playing.
If I wanted to have some of the limbs cut down am I allowed to do that or do I have to have permission since the tree is on the neighbors property?
Would asking them to split the cost or make some sort of arrangement be a reasonable request since many of the branches are dead?
What would the OT do in this situation?
There is an old large tree in our neighbors yard and a lot of the branches extend out over our driveway. Not too infrequently decent size pieces of the branches will fall onto our property which obviously could pose a hazard to children playing.
If I wanted to have some of the limbs cut down am I allowed to do that or do I have to have permission since the tree is on the neighbors property?
Would asking them to split the cost or make some sort of arrangement be a reasonable request since many of the branches are dead?
What would the OT do in this situation?
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Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:17 pm to RandySavage
On the property line. From the ground, straight up into the sky, that's your property. You can shave off an entire side if it encroaches on your property. Legally.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:17 pm to RandySavage
I would consult with the neighbor. He's probably aware of the problem, and if he's a decent person would probably split the cost with you.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:18 pm to RandySavage
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could pose a hazard to children playing.
quit being a bitch a scratch on a kid never hurt anybody
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:19 pm to RandySavage
you have the right to cut whatever is hanging onto your property.
that said, if you want a decent relationship with your neighbor you should at least notify him of your intent and the reasons.
that said, if you want a decent relationship with your neighbor you should at least notify him of your intent and the reasons.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:19 pm to RandySavage
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What would the OT do in this situation?
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:22 pm to Broke
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On the property line. From the ground, straight up into the sky, that's your property. You can shave off an entire side if it encroaches on your property. Legally.
this. But as a courtesy, I'd speak to the neighbor first and let him know your intentions. In the end, you're going to do what you want to, so no reason to appear an a-hole about it.
However, think long about getting rid of the shade that tree provides. You may regret not having it in the future. Especially if pruning the tree ends up harming it.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:23 pm to RandySavage
I think I might be your neighbor. Come by tomorrow and we'll talk.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:25 pm to Oates Mustache
Was going to answer with "Snap into a Slim Jim." Glad to see that's covered.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:26 pm to RandySavage
more pussicification of children
if there is obviously dead branches remove them but tell the neighbor
i have a better idea build a padded room inside where they won't get hurt and sunburned, and no one can drive by and yell mean things at them..
if there is obviously dead branches remove them but tell the neighbor
i have a better idea build a padded room inside where they won't get hurt and sunburned, and no one can drive by and yell mean things at them..
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:28 pm to RandySavage
Why did you need to include the driveway info? I didn't need that to tell you to talk to your neighbor and then go cut the branches
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:29 pm to RandySavage
1. Cut tree down yourself
2. Cut chunks of tree into fire wood
3. Sell fire wood to pay for drive way
4. Profit
2. Cut chunks of tree into fire wood
3. Sell fire wood to pay for drive way
4. Profit
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:33 pm to RandySavage
If he gets mad about you cutting his branches, finger bang his wife.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:39 pm to upgrayedd
Talk to neighbor first as a matter of courtesy but you can cut anything over your property.
And for those complaining about pussification of America, please feel free to drop a dead limb on your unsuspecting child at your leisure.
And for those complaining about pussification of America, please feel free to drop a dead limb on your unsuspecting child at your leisure.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:40 pm to RandySavage
Cut limbs down and fashion a wooden cross out of them
Place cross in neighbor's yard and set on fire
Neighbor gets scared and moves away
You are now free to do as you please
Eta: you're welcome
Place cross in neighbor's yard and set on fire
Neighbor gets scared and moves away
You are now free to do as you please
Eta: you're welcome
This post was edited on 3/6/15 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:42 pm to Pax Regis
Difference In the old days and now.
In the 80s the kids would be climbing the tree siting on the branches. Today parents want to cut the tree up in the one in million their mistake happens to be under it on their iPhone when it sheds a branch.
In the 80s the kids would be climbing the tree siting on the branches. Today parents want to cut the tree up in the one in million their mistake happens to be under it on their iPhone when it sheds a branch.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:43 pm to RandySavage
First off, I'd leave the tree limbs - they'll provide good shade, but if it's an old dilapidated tree and is a legitimate danger the best thing to do is to talk to your neighbor.
If you want it removed, offer to cover the entire cost.
As some of the previous posters have noted, it is you property from the line clear up, which means it is also your cost to upkeep that line.
If you want it removed, offer to cover the entire cost.
As some of the previous posters have noted, it is you property from the line clear up, which means it is also your cost to upkeep that line.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:44 pm to RandySavage
Approach your neighbor with the idea of splitting the cost of having a tree surgeon come in to remove the dead limbs and properly prune the rest.
If he's a dick about it give Harvey Updyke a call.
If he's a dick about it give Harvey Updyke a call.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:44 pm to fillmoregandt
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Place cross in neighbor's yard and set on fire
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Ole Miss Fan
Hmmmmkaaayy.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 1:48 pm to meeple
Damn I walked right into that one 
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