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Neighbor's live oak tree roots cracking my driveway.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:02 pm
My neighbor has a 75 year old live oak that is close to my driveway which is just within my property line. That tree is only 3-4 feet from my driveway where the concrete slabs are starting to show cracks and uplifting. I built on my lot with the driveway 20 years ago. Is my neighbor liable for the property damage?
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Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:03 pm to ccw
Poison it
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:04 pm to ccw
Call Harvey Updyke, he knows a thing or two about trees.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:06 pm to ccw
You sound like a fantastic neighbor
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:06 pm to ccw
You have a 20 year old driveway. What do you want tge neighbor to do?
You live in a society. Deal with YOUR shite.
You live in a society. Deal with YOUR shite.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:06 pm to tduecen
quote:
Poison it
Then he’ll have a cracked driveway, pissed off neighbor, and a dead tree in his living room.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:07 pm to ccw
Oh nooooo a tree!
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:07 pm to ccw
I would say no, since Oak predates your driveway.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:07 pm to ccw
Here's your answer.
Which one was there first?
quote:
75 year old live oak
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I built on my lot with the driveway 20 years ago
Which one was there first?
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:07 pm to ccw
I say quit being such a whiny bitch and enjoy an old growth oak tree. They’re beautiful.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:07 pm to ccw
Just do what every slap dick a-hole does and call your lawyer.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:08 pm to ccw
The way it works with branches or falling on your property is this; they are not liable for damages. They are liable for cleanup of it falls but that’s it.
Call an arborist perhaps? Not some tree cutter but someone who deals with tree health. You might be able to sever the root.
I do not know what liability you may have for cutting the root system on the tree. I know with branches you can trim them if they’re on your side of the proper line.
Call an arborist perhaps? Not some tree cutter but someone who deals with tree health. You might be able to sever the root.
I do not know what liability you may have for cutting the root system on the tree. I know with branches you can trim them if they’re on your side of the proper line.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:08 pm to ccw
Neighbor is not responsible
Also, since you built the driveway 55yrs after the tree was planted, why did you build it on top of the roots.
Also, since you built the driveway 55yrs after the tree was planted, why did you build it on top of the roots.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:08 pm to ccw
quote:no
Is my neighbor liable for the property damage?
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:08 pm to ccw
75 year old oak tree
-20 drive way
= shite out of luck
-20 drive way
= shite out of luck
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:09 pm to ccw
That tree was there before the concrete driveway.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:10 pm to DeafJam73
Take the affected slabs up, put down gravel, and expect people who appreciate considerate neighbors to place you on a pedestal.
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:11 pm to ccw
This deserves so many more downvotes...
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:11 pm to ccw
Switch to a gravel driveway in that area. Not a big deal and the tree can live
Posted on 3/3/19 at 3:12 pm to ccw
I'd bet that mature oak tree is helping your property value more than it is hurting it.
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