Citrus Heights, CA asked in Municipal Law for California

Q: I had a tree removed and the park charged half of the bill. What can I do to get back the money they charged me ?

The tree removal service that removed the tree deemed it dangerous and affecting my home fondation.

The bill was $1000.00 and the park charged me half $500.00

If I read the law and understand it, I should have not had to pay half of the bill Park should have paid the full bill.

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Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
Answered
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Thanks for your submission. Unclear why the park charged you to remove the tree, or which law (remember there are many, many, many books of laws- you need to point out which one you found) you are referring to. You should take all the documentation to a local attorney for a consultation. The amount of money in dispute is within the jurisdiction of the small claims court. Thanks for using Justia Ask a Lawyer.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Little Neck, NY

A: One option might be to contact them and ask them to direct you to applicable laws that they based their policy and bill on. An attorney could offer better insight with that information. Good luck

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