Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Nevada
My neighbor's palm trees roots are cracking my wall, are they liable if my wall falls, the wall is up on a hill, high above.
Stan Kato
Henderson, NV
Asked on 7/06/11, 7:14 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Smith
James E. Smith Ltd.
Yes, if you neighbor's tree roots are the proximate cause of the cracking of your wall he or she is liable for the damage. The neighbor has a duty not to let something on his or her property cause damage to adjacent property.
Answered on 7/06/11, 7:24 am