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Posted on 3/17/25 at 3:56 pm to fareplay
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I feel for her but at the same time it doesn’t mean you can let go of all responsibilities
If the tree is touching your house/roof, it's your responsibility dumbass.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 3:57 pm to AlxTgr
Correct. I just went through this. In Louisiana you do not have the right to cut your neighbirs tree simply because of overhang. You do have the right and they MUST comply to demand they cut the overhang and have them remove the roots if the tree is harming ir impeding progress on your property. In my case, the neighbors tree was on my barn roof. Since the barn was damaged in Ida, I am rebuilding and going taller, hence my reason for demanding him take care of this. Got lawyers involved and he finally cut it.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 4:19 pm to fareplay
99% of the responses in this thread are from internet lawyers and not real lawyers. You don’t have the right to trim someone else’s tree in Louisiana.
That being said: After her husband died, my elderly neighbor refused to cut her trees or maintain her lawn. She had plenty of family who could have done it, or she could have hired a service, but just didn’t care. One of her branches was growing into my main door (20 feet from the tree). My landlord finally had a service trim it. Neighbor was pissed and found the energy to march to my front door to tell me off. I just apologized and that was the end of it.
Good luck.
That being said: After her husband died, my elderly neighbor refused to cut her trees or maintain her lawn. She had plenty of family who could have done it, or she could have hired a service, but just didn’t care. One of her branches was growing into my main door (20 feet from the tree). My landlord finally had a service trim it. Neighbor was pissed and found the energy to march to my front door to tell me off. I just apologized and that was the end of it.
Good luck.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 4:19 pm to fareplay
My neighbors came to me with this same issue several years ago. We have some sort of locust tree and the pollen pods were getting in their pool. I told them, "Hey, the part that's over the line is your tree. Have at it."
They gave it a good haircut, and I was fine with it.
They gave it a good haircut, and I was fine with it.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 4:20 pm to fareplay
Healthy tree?
Cut it yourself at the property line
Also—how well do you know the neighbor? Does the old woman have kids that are handling things for her? If so—that’s probably who you need to talk to.
Cut it yourself at the property line
Also—how well do you know the neighbor? Does the old woman have kids that are handling things for her? If so—that’s probably who you need to talk to.
This post was edited on 3/17/25 at 4:22 pm
Posted on 3/17/25 at 4:25 pm to Buryl
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You don’t have the right to trim someone else’s tree in Louisiana.
Wrong.
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Could a Louisiana resident trim a tree that hangs over their property line themselves?
ChatGPT said:
Yes, in Louisiana, a property owner may trim branches or roots that extend onto their property from a neighbor's tree. However, there are key points to remember:
You can only trim up to the property line. Entering your neighbor’s property without permission to trim or cut the tree is not allowed.
You must avoid harming the overall health of the tree. If your trimming causes significant damage or kills the tree, you may be held liable.
Costs are generally your responsibility. Unless the tree poses a danger or causes damage, trimming is typically done at the expense of the person doing the cutting.
To prevent disputes, it's best to communicate with your neighbor before taking action.
Full disclosure, I don't live in Louisiana
This post was edited on 3/17/25 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 3/17/25 at 4:48 pm to fareplay
any part of her tree that comes over your property line is actually yours to maintain. At your expense. Just part of home ownership.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 4:59 pm to fareplay
Branches falling does not necessarily mean that a tree is in poor health or neglected by property owner.
Some trees are "self pruning" and a healthy tree will shed branches even without an extreme weather event.
Some trees are "self pruning" and a healthy tree will shed branches even without an extreme weather event.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:02 pm to fareplay
In most states you are allowed to trim limbs that overhang on your property even if the tree itself isn't yours.
But check your state laws first.
But check your state laws first.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:10 pm to Redbone
“Just climb up there and cut it off yourself.” …. Lol.. Gordon gonna make bank..
If you climb the tree from the ground up you would have gone on her property.. have fun with the trespassing and damage to private property law
The damage is based on the diameter of the trunk and type of wood.. big oak big bucks..
You can reasonably trim trees overhanging your property which you can get to from your property..
You can not trim to the point of causing danage to the tree resulting in killing it or making it unstable ( ie all weight on one side.. blow over easy)
It is a sensitive issue.. I just had a tree company go up one of mine because my neighbor was having hers trimmed and asked if he could trim a few of mine over her house.. they were way up since I had him do the exact thing for her a few years ago.. but did it again.. she had them bill me.. such is life.. and she is a good neighbor
Cut it yourself if manageable from your property.. otherwise you are sorta screwed..
When insurance say neglected tree and damage it is usually serious neglect .. like dead.. take pictures of the tree .. your concerns.. send it to your insurance to document .. and send her a copy..
Regardless of her health you could say you would chase everything down.. get a bid.. and she would just have to call and pay.
If you climb the tree from the ground up you would have gone on her property.. have fun with the trespassing and damage to private property law
The damage is based on the diameter of the trunk and type of wood.. big oak big bucks..
You can reasonably trim trees overhanging your property which you can get to from your property..
You can not trim to the point of causing danage to the tree resulting in killing it or making it unstable ( ie all weight on one side.. blow over easy)
It is a sensitive issue.. I just had a tree company go up one of mine because my neighbor was having hers trimmed and asked if he could trim a few of mine over her house.. they were way up since I had him do the exact thing for her a few years ago.. but did it again.. she had them bill me.. such is life.. and she is a good neighbor
Cut it yourself if manageable from your property.. otherwise you are sorta screwed..
When insurance say neglected tree and damage it is usually serious neglect .. like dead.. take pictures of the tree .. your concerns.. send it to your insurance to document .. and send her a copy..
Regardless of her health you could say you would chase everything down.. get a bid.. and she would just have to call and pay.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:23 pm to cgrand
The more you try to rationalize bothering the old bat, the more assholish you appear
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:24 pm to fareplay
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It’s a 50+ foot tree with a bunch of branches (some are really large and heavy) directly over my roof
Then it's your responsibility at your cost.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:29 pm to Buryl
quote:
99% of the responses in this thread are from internet lawyers and not real lawyers. You don’t have the right to trim someone else’s tree in Louisiana.
That being said: After her husband died, my elderly neighbor refused to cut her trees or maintain her lawn. She had plenty of family who could have done it, or she could have hired a service, but just didn’t care. One of her branches was growing into my main door (20 feet from the tree). My landlord finally had a service trim it. Neighbor was pissed and found the energy to march to my front door to tell me off. I just apologized and that was the end of it.
Good luck.
Quiet rentoid.
Property owners are speaking.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:34 pm to Mister Ice
Raining outside but you get the picture
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:36 pm to fareplay
Raining outside but you get the picture
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That your place on the left?
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:37 pm to fareplay
The law is clear. Whatever is on your side of the property line is your responsibility, no matter where it is rooted.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:38 pm to ItzMe1972
Yes, I want to go other side but it’s raining so I’ll take that when it’s clear
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:38 pm to fareplay
You folks fall for this dude's trolling weekly.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 5:40 pm to fareplay
Suggestion:
Get her permission to trim and then have a service with a bucket truck do some cutting.
These are not major branches, just high up. Should not be that expensive.
Pay for it, or ask her to split. Don't overthink it.
Get her permission to trim and then have a service with a bucket truck do some cutting.
These are not major branches, just high up. Should not be that expensive.
Pay for it, or ask her to split. Don't overthink it.
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