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My neighbor's tree has roots that crossed our property line. It is lifting our concrete patio and destroying our fence. What do I do?

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Who owns a tree if it is in center of property line?

Usually, people who ask this question really want the answer to a different question -- can I trim a tree that encroaches into my land, can my neighbor cut down a tree that is on our mutual property line, can I take down a tree on my neighbor's land that poses a risk to my house? I point this out not to sound like a jerk, but only because the legal answer to "who owns the tree" doesn't usually answer the (real, underlying) question. Where a person plants a tree on his/her property that grows into a neighbor's property, the tree still "belongs to" the person who planted it. When nobody knows who planted a tree, the tree usually (that is, in most states) "belongs to" the neighbor on whose property most of the tree is now located. However, whenever a tree crosses property lines, whether it is the roots or the branches or the trunk that cross the line, the person on each side of the line can pretty much do whatever he/she wants to the tree on his/her side. Think of your property line as a geometric plane that extends up into the sky and down into the ground. If you don't like the branches on your side of the plane, you can cut them, no matter who "owns" the tree. If you don't like the roots on your side of the plane, you can grind them up. As a practical matter, this rule means that whenever one neighbor wants a boundary tree taken down, it will be coming down, because even if the tree-loving neighbor does not agree to have the work done (which is important - it means that most arborists will not agree to do the work), the tree-hating neighbor can still do enough violence to the tree on his/her side of the line that the tree will soon die and need to be removed. If you're in Massachusetts and have a boundary or other real estate question, call the Law Office of David R. Baron in Boston.


Where should the fence be placed around the tree on the property line?

The fence should be placed around the tree on the property line to ensure that it is not disturbed and that both property owners have equal access to it.


Tree is on neighbors property branches are on mine who owns the branches?

Legally, the branches of a tree that overhang onto your property still belong to the neighbor. You have the right to trim the branches that cross onto your property up to the property line, but you must ensure not to cause harm to the tree itself. It is best to try to discuss the situation with your neighbor and come to a mutual agreement.


What does percy's mom tell him to do when they get out of the car?

She tells him to run to the big tree. The tree is the property line.


What if a tree is of equally on the property line whose responsible?

You are responsible for the portion on your property and the other guy is responsible for the portion on their property.


How close to a property line can one plant a tree without going onto the neighbor's property to cut the grass around the tree?

The width of the cut of your mower will answer your question.


Is it illegal to chain a bicycle to a tree in Ealing in London?

Depends on who owns the land that the tree grows on. The land owner does not have to allow people to park bikes on his/hers property, and can have them removed if it still happens.


How close to a property line can one plant a tree?

It depends on local regulations, but typically trees should be planted at least 5 to 10 feet away from a property line to avoid disputes with neighbors and ensure the tree has enough space to grow properly. Always check with your local municipality for specific guidelines.


What is the significance of the cut property of minimum spanning trees (MSTs)?

The cut property of minimum spanning trees (MSTs) states that for any cut in a graph, the minimum weight edge that crosses the cut must be part of the MST. This property is significant because it helps in efficiently finding the minimum spanning tree of a graph by guiding the selection of edges to include in the tree.


Can a neighbor make you take trees down that are within your own boundary line?

A neighbor cannot make you cut a tree down. BUT if your tree encroaches on a neighbor's property, causes a risk to a neighbor or their property, or causes a situation that prevents a neighbor from full enjoyment of their property, the neighbor can ask a court to make you cut back the limbs that are causing problems for their property. Your rights end where the property line begins; same for your neighbor.


Who owns the tree in tuck everlasting?

Winnie's Family owns the WOOD. The tree with the carvings was owned by them because it was apart of the wood


Who is liable for tree root damage?

owener of property tree is on The owner of the property where the tree is on.

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