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Dealing w neighbors over tree overhanging?
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:26 pm
My neighbor has a beautiful old tree that’s likely a 100+ year old. Issue is during the last few windy days, one of the branch that touched my roof fell causing some alarms as it made a lot of noise.
I went over to ask the neighbor to cut it off but she told me she has cancer and can’t deal with this. She did look real rough and now I’m not sure. The laws are very blurry on who is responsible and I’m not sure I want to sue a 75+ year old cancer person but also don’t want to fork the money myself.
I went over to ask the neighbor to cut it off but she told me she has cancer and can’t deal with this. She did look real rough and now I’m not sure. The laws are very blurry on who is responsible and I’m not sure I want to sue a 75+ year old cancer person but also don’t want to fork the money myself.
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Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:27 pm to fareplay
Ah, this thread again.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:27 pm to fareplay
What a bitch.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:28 pm to fareplay
I believe it is actually your responsibility to cut the branch that endangers your property. It is also your responsibility not to sue an elderly cancer patient. Next
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:28 pm to fareplay
You are allowed to cut branches that overhang your property. If a branch falls out of a healthy tree it is considered an "Act of God"
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:28 pm to fareplay
quote:
sue a 75+ year old cancer person
You would sue over a limb? Can you not get on the your roof and trim it?
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:28 pm to ThermoDynamicTiger
Cut it yourself.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:29 pm to motoxfmx27
I know, I get that she is sick but I’m not sure if that gives her a pass for not maintaining the property. It’s a tricky subject. I feel bad but I also know feelings don’t pay bills
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:29 pm to fareplay
You weren't serious enough when you went over there
Send your boyfriend over next time
Send your boyfriend over next time
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:29 pm to fareplay
quote:your dad should’ve pulled out.
I went over to ask the neighbor to cut it off but she told me she has cancer and can’t deal with this.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:30 pm to ThermoDynamicTiger
ChatGPT said two things:
Yes if it overhangs I can cut it
But if I can prove it’s negligent maintained I can have them cut it. It’s clearly not properly maintained, the issue is what’s the gray area solution?
Also to add: she doesn’t want people going in her yard to cut.
Yes if it overhangs I can cut it
But if I can prove it’s negligent maintained I can have them cut it. It’s clearly not properly maintained, the issue is what’s the gray area solution?
Also to add: she doesn’t want people going in her yard to cut.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:30 pm to fareplay
quote:
fareplay
You're still the worst.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:31 pm to fareplay
in texas you can trim over your property line. Get a quote for trimming your side from a real arborist/tree trimming service, not jose's tree killing service. Tell her what you will pay, if she wants to do the rest she can pay them for it.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:31 pm to fareplay
You can cut branches that overhang your property.
I think the whole cancer patient angle throws a curve ball into whether you do this part or not, but If the tree itself is a risk write a letter notifying her of the tree and send it via certified mail. Keep a copy on your computer. Take pictures of the tree. If it falls and hits your house her insurance will have to pay for the entire thing.
I think the whole cancer patient angle throws a curve ball into whether you do this part or not, but If the tree itself is a risk write a letter notifying her of the tree and send it via certified mail. Keep a copy on your computer. Take pictures of the tree. If it falls and hits your house her insurance will have to pay for the entire thing.
This post was edited on 3/17/25 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:31 pm to fareplay
For the most part, anything hanging on your side of your property line you can cut. If the tree is dead on the neighbors side and it falls on your property and causes damage then they can be held liable but if a limb falls from a healthy tree and causes issues that could be considered an act of God.
Laws in different states can be tricky but for the most part that is what is common.
Laws in different states can be tricky but for the most part that is what is common.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:32 pm to chryso
quote:In La. one has the right to demand. From memory, there is no clear right to do the trimming yourself.
You are allowed to cut branches that overhang your property.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:32 pm to fareplay
quote:
I know, I get that she is sick but I’m not sure if that gives her a pass for not maintaining the property. It’s a tricky subject. I feel bad but I also know feelings don’t pay bills
She’s 75 years old…. Do you live in the south? We don’t act like this down here. Cut the limb hanging on your property.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:32 pm to VolSquatch
Thanks, this is my dilemma. I don’t think I should be the one bearing all the financial burden, but I also know she is sick and makes me feel bad.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:33 pm to JEC119
FYI this tree is large large. I’m talking 50+ feet. Not something I have the tools for.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 1:34 pm to fareplay
quote:burden of what...cutting off a limb? just how much of a sissy are you? go get a ladder and a saw and cut it down and cut it up
bearing all the financial burden
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