Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Neighbor damages/kills my tree
If my neighbor damages or kills my tree, causing it to fall, who is responsible for damages?
Asked on 6/10/07, 3:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers
Law Offices of Georges H. Shers
Re: Neighbor damages/kills my tree
Even though your neighbor has the right to trim branches coming into his property, he does not have the right to do so in a manner that injuries the tree [aside from the removal of the offending branches] or kills it. So he is responsible for the damages.
Answered on 6/10/07, 4:55 pm