Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
My damaged wall
My neighbors' tree growth has done real damage to our wall. He is uncooperative. What recourse do I have?
Asked on 8/30/06, 2:53 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
Re: My damaged wall
Depending on the amount of the damage, small claims or superior court.
Answered on 8/30/06, 3:09 pm
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
Re: My damaged wall
The small claims ceiling is now $7,500. If the damage is less than, say, about $10,000, you're better off scaling down your claim so as to take advantage of the quick and cheap small claims process. The appropriate causes of action (type of claims) are trespass and private nuisance.
Answered on 8/30/06, 9:25 pm