A tree in the powerlines fell on the powerline. Who is responsible for taking the tree down? The electric company or the homeowner? The tree is right in the electric company easement.
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who is responsible for damages incurred after a tree from the utiity easement fell on a pwer line
In most states, the power company is responsible for removing the tree if it falls on the power line (rather than the communications lines, which are located lower on the pole). You should call your public utilities commission to find out what rules apply in Indiana for electric utility maintenance of utility poles.
