There could be situations where the person who owns the tree is held responsible for damage to your property or vice versa. This usually occurs when a dead limb or a sickly tree falls. If you and your ...

Trees can be a huge improvement for any lawn, but they don't last forever. If your neighbor's tree falls on your yard, what ...

Generally, you may trim branches that cross onto your property, but protected species, permits, and proper pruning techniques can limit what’s allowed. Talk to your neighbor first, stay on your side ...

Key Points You can trim branches over your property line, but confirm the boundary first.You’re liable if your trimming harms ...

Knowing your precise property lines can prevent potential disputes with your neighbors in many scenarios—like who’s responsible for cutting down a fallen tree. You may also want to know these details ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - If a tree falls and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Here's a better question: If someone else's tree falls on your house, who pays for the damage? "It's terrifying ...

Q: My neighbor has a large tree up against our fence with branches hanging over our side of the property line. A storm knocked the tree over, damaging the corner of our roof and destroying our pool ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A homeowner in Jacksonville's Orange Park area is still dealing with damage a week after a neighbor’s tree fell on his property during a severe storm. Pieces of wood laying on the ...

ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question is about the liability behind fallen trees: when it happens, who is responsible? Got a question for Answer Man or Answer Woman? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez ...

As the seasons change, so do the issues posed by your — and your neighbor’s — trees. Leaves from a neighboring property might blanket your yard in the fall, and winter winds might blow your branches ...

Florida's "no-fault" tree law means homeowners are generally not liable for tree damage caused by natural events like storms, unless negligence is proven. The failed "Fallen Tree Act" sought to shift ...

Having lived in several states, owning primary residences and investment properties, Josh Patoka uses his experience using mortgages and HELOCs to help first-time home buyers and home owners find the ...