Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Tree trimming, who is responsible?

I have a tree that is located on my property near the property line with my neighbor. We recently bought this home, and failed to notice that the tree has grown into the low voltage power lines that run from the pole to homes. The tree is growing into these lines on both my property and my neighbors. (Power company only services pole to pole lines)

I feel that if they so choose not to remove any branches, removing them on my side may cause the tree to become unstable, and possibly damage his property.

I'm going to have the tree trimmed, is it my neighbors responsibilty to have the branches on his property removed, or my responsibilty as well?

Thank you for all your help.


Asked on 10/10/05, 3:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

Re: Tree trimming, who is responsible?

The tree is encroaching on his property. He has a right to cut it where it encroaches. He could also try to sue to enjoin you to cut it down, if it is deemed a "nuisance." For more info., please contact my office at my phone number on the lawguru website.

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Answered on 10/12/05, 11:29 am


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