tall trees blocking my view

[dcraft222]

What is the name of your state? South Carolina
We are selling our house (its under contract) and the buyer realizes now that the neighbor across the street has a row of shrubs/trees that will soon be tall enough to block his view of the lake. The neighbor planted the trees about 1 year ago, to have more privacy, but it is dramatically reducing the value of our home, and may prevent closing in a few weeks.What is the name of your state?

[justalayman]

Originally Posted by dcraft222

What is the name of your state? South Carolina
We are selling our house (its under contract) and the buyer realizes now that the neighbor across the street has a row of shrubs/trees that will soon be tall enough to block his view of the lake. The neighbor planted the trees about 1 year ago, to have more privacy, but it is dramatically reducing the value of our home, and may prevent closing in a few weeks.What is the name of your state?

Well that is a shame. Too bad there isn't anything you can do about it unless their is a deeded view.

Was there a question that goes along with that story?

[nextwife]

Gee, if my neighbors across from me would cut their trees down, I'd have stunning views of the sunrises over Lake Michigan out my bedroom window. But those trees are in THEIR yard, not mine, and they have every right to have any trees that are not classified as invasive species. If I want a GUARANTIED view of the Lake, I need to spring for the really bigger bucks and buy a place ON the lake.

Unless there exists a deed restriction limiting tree height, it is not for you to say how high their trees can be.

[earlofcrankcase]

So that's why the lots on the water cost so much more. oops!
Looks like the "a penny saved is a penny earned" thing dosen't apply 100% of the time.

[LindaP777]

Originally Posted by dcraft222

What is the name of your state? South Carolina
We are selling our house (its under contract) and the buyer realizes now that the neighbor across the street has a row of shrubs/trees that will soon be tall enough to block his view of the lake. The neighbor planted the trees about 1 year ago, to have more privacy, but it is dramatically reducing the value of our home, and may prevent closing in a few weeks.What is the name of your state?

1) Just curious . . . no HOA limiting planting of plants that will grow tall & block views, is there?
2) Also, hope your buyer put up hefty earnest money, 'cause that may be all you get in a couple weeks. They can not back out of a deal simply because of potential tree growth!
3) And finally, have you talked to the neighbor? Keep in mind he doesn't have to do a thing, but some neighborly folks might work with you.

[Ohiogal]

Originally Posted by LindaP777

1) Just curious . . . no HOA limiting planting of plants that will grow tall & block views, is there?
2) Also, hope your buyer put up hefty earnest money, 'cause that may be all you get in a couple weeks. They can not back out of a deal simply because of potential tree growth!
3) And finally, have you talked to the neighbor? Keep in mind he doesn't have to do a thing, but some neighborly folks might work with you.

Actually they may be able to get more than earnest money. Depending on what the house would sell for if these buyers backed out. As for your third comment -- I agree but could you imagine that conversation:
OP: Neighbor, your trees are going to grow and in a few years will block the view of the lake from the house I am selling. Can you do something about them?
Neighbor: Yes. I will water them and take care of them.
OP: Please tell me something else.
Neighbor: Okay. You want a nice view of the lake -- go jump in it.
This isn't even something that is an absolute (anything could happen from storms knocking the trees over to the trees dying to fire or flooding) that the view will be blocked but it is about something that may happen in the future.