Are you allowed to cut Neighbours?
Are you allowed to cut Neighbours?
Under common law, a person may cut back any branch (or root) from a neighbour’s tree that overhangs or encroaches onto their property. you must not trespass onto the land on which the trees are growing. branches or roots must not be cut back beyond the boundary in anticipation of them overhanging.
Can my Neighbour cut my hedge down without permission?
By law you are entitled to cut back the roots and growth of your neighbour’s hedges where they cross into your property, however you are not allowed to cut hedges on their property without permission. Similarly, your neighbour can trim your hedge on their property if it is becoming an issue.
What happens if I cut down my Neighbor’s tree?
Neither you nor your arborist may go onto a neighbor’s property or destroy the tree. If you do go onto a neighbor’s property or harm the tree, you could be liable for double or triple the value of the tree! If the tree trunk sits entirely in your neighbor’s yard, they’re the owner.
What to do if neighbour wants to cut back your hedge?
If city hall can’t help, I’d also see a lawyer. Likely your best recourse, in this situation, is to agree to remove the cedar hedge, on your conditions. Like Karenl states, that cutting back once, or over 5 years doesn’t matter, the greenery will be dead on the trimmed side. Your side will not likely appear much different.
What are the rules for neighbors and trees?
Read on to find out what the rules are for neighbors and trees. First thing’s first! Start with the best solution that can make everyone happy. Walk over, talk to your neighbor and work out a solution. But, if you want to arm yourself with knowledge before doing that, here’s what you should know about neighbors cutting trees.
Can a new neighbour cut back my Thuja?
I doubt, however, that his cutting back your thuja will kill it, but if it does, that may just be unfortunate, but not actionable, and expecting him to wait 5 years while gradually trimming it back may not be realistic. I really hate being the ‘messenger’ here, though, which is why I think you should see your lawyer, if only to prove me wrong!
Neither you nor your arborist may go onto a neighbor’s property or destroy the tree. If you do go onto a neighbor’s property or harm the tree, you could be liable for double or triple the value of the tree! If the tree trunk sits entirely in your neighbor’s yard, they’re the owner.
If city hall can’t help, I’d also see a lawyer. Likely your best recourse, in this situation, is to agree to remove the cedar hedge, on your conditions. Like Karenl states, that cutting back once, or over 5 years doesn’t matter, the greenery will be dead on the trimmed side. Your side will not likely appear much different.
Can a neighbor Sue if a tree falls on their property?
If a tree encroaches on neighboring property, the neighbor may sue if the tree was planted, not “wild.” A neighbor may sue only if the tree is “noxious,” in other words if it both causes actual damage and is inherently dangerous or poisonous. In many other states the law is unclear. In these states, a case might be successful if the tree:
Can a neighbor Sue you for spreading roots on your property?
Whether you are liable for damages to your neighbor’s property caused by the spreading roots of a tree on your property depends on what state you live in. In most situations, a neighbor who is bothered or worried by encroaching branches or roots of a healthy tree won’t be able to successfully sue the tree owner.
