Jack Turner
How to Get a Neighbor to Pay for Tree Removal
How to get a neighbor to pay for tree removal: when they are legally responsible, how to ask the right way, and what to do if they refuse.
Is My Neighbor Liable If Their Healthy Tree Falls in a Storm?
A healthy tree fell from your neighbor’s yard in a storm. Are they liable? Usually no — it’s an act of God. When negligence shifts liability, and who pays.
How Close to the Property Line Can I Plant a Tree?
How close to the property line can you plant a tree? Match the distance to mature size (about 6 to 20+ feet) and check local and HOA setback rules first.
What to Do If a Neighbor Cuts Your Tree Without Permission
Neighbor cut your tree without permission? Document it, get an arborist valuation, send a demand, and recover its value, often doubled or tripled by statute.
Can I Make My Neighbor Cut Down a Dead or Dangerous Tree?
Can you make a neighbor cut down a dead or dangerous tree? You cannot force it, but documenting and sending written notice makes them liable if it falls.
Neighbor’s Tree Dropping Leaves, Sap, or Fruit on My Yard: Your Options
Neighbor’s tree dropping leaves, sap, or fruit on your yard? Natural debris is usually your cleanup, but you can trim to the line. When you may have a claim.
What Happens If I Cut My Neighbor’s Tree Roots and It Dies?
Can you cut a neighbor’s tree roots on your side? Usually yes, but if the cutting kills the tree you may be liable for its value. The reasonable-care rule.
HOA Tree Removal Rules: Can the HOA Force Removal?
HOA tree removal rules explained: when an HOA can require approval to remove a tree, when it can force removal, and how to get approval the easy way.
How to Find Your Property Line Before Removing a Tree
How to find your property line before removing a tree: free county GIS, deed and plat maps, survey pins, and when to hire a licensed surveyor.
Do I Need a Permit to Cut Down a Tree in My Own Yard?
Do you need a permit to cut down a tree on your own property? Learn when tree removal permits are required, when they are not, and how to check your local rules.