Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

In NY, if my neighbor's tree falls in my yard, who is responsible for the cost of removing it? The tree base was entirely on the neighbor's property and it fell during a storm. It caused some damage to my bushes.


Asked on 3/17/10, 9:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Genesi

Follow the link it will give you generalized statement of the liability. Generally speaking it his tree and it is trespassing upon your property.

http://www.insurance.com/home-and-renters-insurance/natural-disasters/my-tree-fell-on-my-neighbors-porch-whose-home-insurance-covers-the-damage.aspx

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Answered on 3/23/10, 6:02 am


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