Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

Tree damage liability

If a branch or tree from my property falls on the neighbor's shed am I responsible for the damages. No one was injured. If renters, is anyone responsible for their belongings?


Asked on 6/04/09, 2:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Tree damage liability

If the fall of the tree branch was forseeable (and not considered what the law calls an act of God), then you are likely responsible for all resultant damages to the property of whoever was legitmately in residence there, whether they be renters or owners.

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Answered on 6/05/09, 12:02 am


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