Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: my tree fell in neighbors yard

Yes you can avoid paying, but think about the future; good neighbors are important.

Re: my tree fell in neighbors yard

Only if they can prove tree was diseased and weakend and you knew.

Re: my tree fell in neighbors yard

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Under Florida law you are probably not liable. Morally, you should try to repair the neighbor's fence as it was your tree that caused the damage. You will have to get along with your neighbor for years to come and this will be a small cost to keep good relations.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.