Are You Allowed To Trim A Neighbor’s Tree That’s Hanging Into Your Yard?

Can You Cut A Neighbor’s Tree If It Hangs Over Your Property?

In the U.S., you can generally cut the branches of a neighbor’s tree when they hang over your side of the fence. In fact, whatever overhangs your property is considered your responsibility. But there are a few caveats here:

Only cut branches up to the property line. If the tree trunk is growing on your neighbor’s property, you’ll have to ask for permission to cut further or completely remove a branch.
Stay on your property while pruning. If you need to cross over to your neighbor’s property to reach something, ask first.
Even if a tree belongs to your neighbor, do not throw pruned branches onto their property for cleanup. You are responsible for disposing of the yard waste.
If pruning everything on your side would severely damage or kill a tree, hold off for now. Your locality or state may prohibit this. Look into local ordinances and laws, then talk to your neighbor to see if there’s a better solution for pruning the tree.
Who’s Liable If A Branch Falls?

There are good reasons to take care of dead, diseased, or overburdened branches that hang across your fence. For one thing, you’ll probably be liable if the branch falls and causes damage on your property. This means you’ll have to remove the branch yourself, make repairs, and pay for the damage. There are some exceptions to this guideline, like when a neighbor allows a sickly tree to decline rather than taking care of the problem
— Read on www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/are-you-allowed-to-trim-a-neighbor-s-tree-that-s-hanging-into-your-yard/ar-AA1KNNEM

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