Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Property Damage
As a result of last year's hurricane, several trees are leaning toward my property, and some have fallen in my yard very close to my house. The land/house are vacant, however, I sent a certified letter to the owner asking him to remedy this problem. We received the signed ''receipt'' back in the mail but have heard nothing from him. Today a tree fell onto my shed, ripping a hole in the side of it and crushing the roof. Is he responsible for the damage/repair on my shed? Also, a large dead tree is leaning toward my house...it is sure to hit my sunroom WHEN it falls. I have no idea where this individual lives, so I am only able to contact him by mail.

Asked on 4/15/07, 3:02 pm

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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Re: Property Damage

Since you put him on notice of the dangerous conditon, he is responsible.

Answered on 4/15/07, 5:03 pm

Michael Stewart Michael D. Stewart

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Re: Property Damage

He should be responsible, though there are many ways of remedying the situation.

Answered on 4/15/07, 6:05 pm

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