Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Property
If a (large) branch from a tree on our property falls in the neighbors' yard..doing no damage..are we at all liable for removal?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Property
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While you do not have any legal liability, it is my position that a good neighbor would do what is morally right and remove the limb. Simply put, this is an adaptation of the Golden Rule - Do for your neighbor what you would want your neighbor to do for you (in a similar situation).
Scott R. Jay, Esq.