Q: i have a neighbor on the other side of our fence and and the neighbor has multiple large trees which are falling down
onto our side of the fence and it's damaging our belongings and could potentially get us injured or killed if we are standing near the impact of the tree. also let me mention that the trees that fall down often break our fence slowly, we have tried asking them to cut them or something but they refuse to and they don't care that it could cause danger to my family
A: Your neighbor is liable for any dead tree or limb from their property that falls onto your property and causes damage. You may trim any limb or root from a tree or vegetation that extends onto your property whether living or dead. You need to make sure you determine exactly where the property line is located, so as not to cut back vegetation farther than the property line. You also may institute a claim for nuisance if the neighbor knowingly harbors dead trees on their property that pose a danger to you. If a live tree from your neighbor's property falls on your property and causes damage, you are actually responsible for the costs of repairing any damage on your property.
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