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Jan 17, I live in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC. A tree located on my neighbor's property has fallen and damaged my fence. The cursory research I've conducted via the web suggests that if the tree fell because of an Act of God and if I had not communicated previously with my neighbor regarding the tree, I am responsible for repairing for the damage to my fence and removing the branches from my bushfelling.barted Reading Time: 8 mins. Mar 26, In the case of Rony v Costa, a property owner hired an unlicensed day laborer to trim limbs that crossed his property line from a neighboring tree.

Instead of researching the issue, the day laborer was turned loose on the trees like Jason in Friday the 13th. Except the trees were the unlucky cabin campers.5/5.

First of all imagine a large oak growing over the property line.

Jul 29, There really isn’t any change here when dealing with the above ground issues of pruning a tree or trimming your neighbor’s tree that crosses your property line.

The only emphasis is that you have the ability to go to court if your neighbor’s tree is causing damage to your house such as root damage to your foundation.

Cutting Your Neighbor’s Tree Branches & Maryland Property Law. If you live in Maryland and own property, you own the property from the center of the planet to the useful area of sky above the land!

Whether you can cut your neighbor’s tree that has branches hanging over your land, the Maryland courts follow the “Hawaiian Rule” whereby the owner of the tree has no obligation to control the growth of the tree or to pay for damage to your property.

Jun 28, It is always best to check if there are any local laws about cutting a neighbor’s trees, but generally, most state and local laws permit you to prune parts of your neighbor’s tree that cross the property line into your side without asking your neighbor.

You may only prune up to the property line and must stay on your property. Also, you can still be held liable if the pruning destroys or harms the tree. Can my neighbor force me to cut my trees or cut my trees. Jun 26, Professionally remove trees on your property that are dead or present a hazard that could damage your neighbor’s property, and; Dollar tree may 2019 haul your neighbor has a dangerous tree, preferably write them a letter asking them to resolve the issue.

The written letter helps protect you of any responsibility for damage should the tree actually fall onto your property. We at Ballantyne Legal can help in all types. Aug 23, It takes three or four weeks for your neighbor to get a surveyor out, but when the surveyor arrives, the weight of the lopsided tree has cause it to bend significantly away from your property.

Your neat straight vertical line of cuts are now an angled line with the top located 3 feet onto your neighbor’s property.