Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Tree damage liability

If a tree on my property has branches overhanging my neighbors house, am I liable for damage to his house if any of these branches break off and damage his house.


Asked on 12/04/07, 7:13 pm

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Re: Tree damage liability

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Answered on 12/04/07, 9:43 pm

Re: Tree damage liability

Yes. However, the neighbor has the right to trim those branches as long as he does not go onto your property to do so. If they are a danger, he would be partially at fault for not trimming.

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Answered on 12/04/07, 10:53 pm


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