Do we have to remove our tree in the backyard that produces sap? we’ve had it for 15 years and our neighbor is now complaining

The neighbor has the right to trim the offending branches to the property line so long as he does not harm the health or structural integrity of...

Does a town have to remove dangerous trees on the towns right of way on the side of a road?

I am not licensed to practice law in NY; you should get a local land use/tree lawyers, but if they are actively endangering your house, yes, you...

Who is responsible for fixing pipes damaged by tree roots?

Tree roots will grow across property lines, but damage to your pipes is likely to be his fault; he should pay to fix the problem, which would...

What can I do to put the responsibility on the homeowner ?

Get a certified tree risk assessor to examine the trees and give you an opinion if they are an imminent danger of falling, or if they are a risk...

It is the obligation of the owner to provide a habitable place to live, and you have the right to "quiet enjoyment" of your living space. ZIf he...

Neighbor destroying my adjoining Hedge

Is the hedge entirely on your side of the property, or is part of it on hers? she can trim on her side if it doesn't damage the hedge, but if it is...

Does my neighbor have the right to paint my fencing facing his property?

First, why do you care, if it;s facing his property, not yours,? If it's a shared fence, that is on the property line, you have shared...

How can I stop a neighbor from cutting my trees and clearing my land?

They are clearly breaking the law. In some states you can triple damages for "timber trespass" cutting the trees on anther's land. I would write...

You need a tree expert to show the damage was from them not some other company and what the damages are, that is loss to you in monetary terms.....

If the trees are now encroaching on your land, that is if part of their trunk is now growing on your land, in most jurisdictions, this means you...