Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

property infringement

My neighbor has a wooded parcel to the rear of my property , separated by a post and rail fence .

There are many dead trees adjacent to the fence and many live trees with branches overhanging up to 10 feet onto my property . Is it his responsibility to remove the dead trees which could fall onto my property and the existing overhanging branches ?


Asked on 7/15/07, 1:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

Re: property infringement

No, but it he would be responsible for any damages caused if a tree fell onto your property. The overhanging branches are an encroachment and you can remove them.

See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm

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Answered on 7/15/07, 1:59 pm


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