Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey
trees falling into neighbors yard
someone told me that if my tree falls into my neighbors yard it is his responsibility for any damage to his property and removing it from his yard. is this true? a person who does tree removal for a living told me this, but its kind of hard for me to believe.
Asked on 11/13/03, 3:48 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Re: trees falling into neighbors yard
Very simple. Your tree, your responsibility.
Answered on 11/13/03, 3:57 pm
Arnold Nager
Arnold H. Nager, Esquire
Re: trees falling into neighbors yard
Not true, you are responsible for damages and removal, however, the liability coverage on your homeowners insurance should cover it.
Answered on 11/13/03, 6:30 pm