It may be difficult to determine if it is on your property or on that.

Cutting a neighbor’s trees without that neighbor’s knowledge or consent will only lead to un-neighborly disputes that might lead you to court. If the pruning makes a drastic difference in the tree’s appearance or health or your tree care provider needs to access your neighbor’s property, the tree owner must be made aware of this action and sign off on it.

Mar 26, “My neighbor’s tree has branches crossing over my fence. Can you cut them back to their side? And while you’re at it, can you cut all the roots that are in my lawn?” If I had a dime for every time someone asked me that question, I’d be the better looking version of Bill Gates.5/5.

In some cases, unruly neighbors take these matters into their own hands and cut their neighbor's trees down, often causing a court battle over who was right and what the other owes.

This is especially true in cases where the tree in question has caused any amount of damage to any of the property on the other side of the property shrubgrinding.barted Reading Time: 3 mins. In other words, if a tree trunk is partly on your property, that means you are a part owner of the tree. If the trunk is in your neighbor's yard, but the branches extend onto your property, the law of overhanging branches typically allows you to trim the tree.

But before you get the trimmer out, check your local zoning code just to be sure. Mar 19, An individual is only allowed to trim a neighbor’s tree up to the property line.

If the tree is on the property line, both property owners share the value of the tree and are responsible for upkeep on their side of the boundary line.

He may not enter the neighbor’s property to trim or destroy the tree. If you want to trim overhanging branches of your neighbor’s tree, it is always best to ask for permission out of respect, even though you don’t really need it. Just to keep things civilized, don’t you agree?Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins. The basic rule is that someone who cuts down, removes, or hurts a tree without permission owes the tree's owner money to compensate for the harm done.

You can sue to enforce that right -- but you probably won't have to, once you tell your neighbor what the law is. My neighbor's tree looks like it's going to fall on my house any day now.

Sep 12, If the neighbor fails to take action, you may trim the branches yourself, as long as you don’t cut any branches beyond the property line or trim the tree so much that its structural integrity or Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins.

Plus, they have the right equipment and training to perform the work correctly and safely.

Nov 02, If your actions cause damage or ultimately kill a neighbor’s tree, you may be found liable for up to three times the replacement cost of the tree.

Depending on the size and type of the tree, the typical replacement cost can be anywhere fromtoSome rare trees can be valued at tens of thousands of dollars.

Trees Blocking Scenic ViewEstimated Reading Time: 5 mins.