Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Who Pays for Tree Trimming? -- Property Owner or Neighbor

The leaves of the trees on my property grow over the fence and hang over into my neighbor's yard. Am I responsible for paying for trimming the leaves on my neighbor's side of the propery ? Thanks.


Asked on 11/29/99, 6:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Who Pays for Tree Trimming? -- Property Owner or Neighbor

it is not clear, you may or may not be. A small claims case could go either way. He does have the right to trim the tree on his side. if the tree or leaves were doing some damage or making a mess them it would be more likely you would get hit with the bill.

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Answered on 12/31/99, 1:48 pm


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