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prperty(land) damage from neighbors fallen tree

Our adjoining neighbors large old oak tree fell covering 1/3-1/2 of our backyard.(we have pictures) It severly damaged our lawn,broke decorative trees and shrubs and flowers. There were no dwellings damaged so this was not covered by ins but considered an act of God. Therefore,the neighbor refused to have it removed. He refused to share the cost of removal-full or partial. He also refused to manually help with any cleanup. I am 52 and work full time as a nurse. My husband is 60 and had bypass/valve relacement surg in Jan. We had to pay and help to remove this tree. My question is. Isn't a person responsible to take care of his own tree even if the isn. doesn't cover it-it is still his property that damaged mine. We had a good relationship with this neighbor until this time was we were shocked at his attitude. This is a very clean nice suburb with very nice lawns. Sincerely-Thank you--name removed---name removed--


Asked on 7/13/05, 10:32 am

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Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

Re: prperty(land) damage from neighbors fallen tree

You could sue the neighbor for the cost of removing the tree under a trespass or nuisance theory. For more info., please contact my office at (248)851-3171.

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Answered on 7/13/05, 2:35 pm


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