Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
tree problem
i own a trailer in a trailer park, but rent the space, there is a tree on my space that is getting ready to fall & needs removed, the landlord is trying to say that i'm responseable for it, but i didn't put the tree there & don't own the property, what do i need to do about this problem, as the landlord wants to charge me for its removal
Asked on 12/22/02, 1:32 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
Re: tree problem
The answer may, perhaps, be found in your lease agreement. Maintenance responsibilities in leases can and sometimes are apportioned be the terms of the lease. In a transient park, the park operator would almost certainly be responsible, but where long-term residencies are established the lease may allocate grounds upkeep (including trees) to tenants.
Answered on 12/22/02, 5:05 pm