Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Real Estate Law

You may need a court order to have him remove the fence. Do not ignore this or you may be deemed to have waived your right to the property. You are responsible to cut the tree limbs over your property

Re: Real Estate Law

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Florida law holds you responsible to cut overgrown limbs from your property even though they are from your neighbor's trees. Although it may seem unfair, it is the law. If your neighbor refuses to fix his fence, then you might want to file a complaint with the code enforcement of your city or county. They may cite him and require him to fix the fence. If that does not work, your only recourse is to file suit in the appropriate court which may require you to engage the services of an attorney to represent you.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.