Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
"in the state of florida - my tree hangs over my neighbors house a the pine needles are damaging their roof. Is it my responsibility or theirs to trim the tree?"
Asked on 5/30/12, 11:08 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alterraon Phillips
APLaw, LLC
Your tree, your responsibility. They have the right to trim the portion of the tree that hangs over the property line; but, that does not take away your responsiblity of owning the tree and your responsibility to maintain it so it does not damage your neighbor's property.
Answered on 6/11/12, 8:22 pm