Is it legal to cut down a redwood tree?

It is illegal to cut down a giant redwood tree. The redwood tree’s famous concentric circles do indicate the age of the tree, but some the rings are so small they are invisible to the naked eye.

Are trees property?

By law, you have the right to trim branches and limbs that extend past the property line. However, the law only allows tree trimming and tree cutting up to the property line. You may not go onto the neighbor’s property or destroy the tree. Most trees have a replacement value of between $500 and $2500.

What is a nuisance tree?

A tree that one property owner considers an asset may be a nuisance to his neighbor because of fire risk, a blocked view, overhanging branches or invasive roots. If the tree trunk is on the property line (so that the trunk is on the land of both property owners), it is known as a “line” tree.

How do you deal with an overgrown Neighbour tree?

Cutting back trees

The law states that any branches cut off belong to the person on whose land the tree originally grew, so you should ask your neighbour if they want them back, or if they are happy for you to dispose of them.
Do not just throw trimmings back over the boundary – this could constitute ‘fly tipping’.

What should I do about my Neighbor’s tree roots?

Call an arborist to give you an assessment of what needs to be done to get the roots off your property. This is not a simple pruning job with a branch overhanging your roof. Shaving or removing roots may weaken or even kill the tree, which could then fall, potentially on your property. So you want to proceed with caution.

What happens if you cut down your neighbor’s tree?

If you or your neighbor decide to trim branches, cut tree roots, or treat parts of the tree with a chemical that ultimately causes damage to the tree or your neighbor’s trees, you could be liable for damages. Overhanging branches, or underground roots, can reach over into a neighbor’s property — or from theirs to yours.

Can a neighbor Sue you for spreading roots on your property?

Whether you are liable for damages to your neighbor’s property caused by the spreading roots of a tree on your property depends on what state you live in. In most situations, a neighbor who is bothered or worried by encroaching branches or roots of a healthy tree won’t be able to successfully sue the tree owner.

Who is responsible for tree roots on property?

A: A tree that spreads its roots onto a neighboring property, damaging the foundation of someone else’s home, is a nuisance. The owner of that tree, in this case the condo association, is legally responsible for resolving the problem.

Why are trees a good neighbor to have?

Good fences make good neighbors, but when tree branches extend over those fences—or property lines—neighbors can become grouchy. The most admired and sought-after natural specimens in the landscape, trees do more than provide soothing summer shade—they enhance curb appeal and increase the property’s value if they’re cared for.

Can a neighbor plant a tree near a property line?

A tree near a property line belongs to the neighbor who owns the ground where it’s growing. This is true even if the other neighbor planted the tree, so it’s a good idea to have the property surveyed to determine the exact boundary line before planting border trees.