Trees FAQ
Frequently asked questions to help you deal with troublesome trees.
» Can I trim the branches of the neighbor's tree that hang over my yard?
Most of a big oak tree hangs over my yard, but the trunk is on the neighbor's property. Who owns the tree?
My neighbor dug up his yard, and in the process killed a tree that's just on my side of the property line. Am I entitled to compensation for the tree?
My neighbor's tree looks like it's going to fall on my house any day now. What should I do?
Do I have to compensate my neighbors for damage to their septic tank caused by the spreading roots of a tree on my land?
If I have more questions about the trees on my property or my neighbor's property, what should I do next?
Can I trim the branches of the neighbor's tree that hang over my yard?
You have the legal right to trim tree branches up to the property line. But you may not go onto the neighbor's property or destroy the tree itself.
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In almost every state, a person who intentionally injures someone else's tree is liable to the owner for two or three times the amount of actual monetary loss. These penalties protect tree owners by providing harsh deterrents to would-be loggers.
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