What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio
I have a three-rail wood fence around my back yard; it is just inside the property line. A dead pine tree on the neighbor's property is only about 4 inches from my fence. I estimate the tree is about 35 feet tall. Eventually, this tree will fall if not cut down before falling. Of course, if allowed to fall, it could fall in any direction. And, obviously, if it falls over my fence, it will damage the fence.
I have not spoken too my neighbor yet about this but I want to do so soon. So far, this relatively new neighbor does not seem to be the type of home owner who takes pride in the outside appearance of their property, and I'm wondering whether they will be responsive to my discussing of this matter with them.
In case they neglect to cut down the tree and it falls and causes damage to my property, what legal recourse do I have to remedy the situation?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I have a three-rail wood fence around my back yard; it is just inside the property line. A dead pine tree on the neighbor's property is only about 4 inches from my fence. I estimate the tree is about 35 feet tall. Eventually, this tree will fall if not cut down before falling. Of course, if allowed to fall, it could fall in any direction. And, obviously, if it falls over my fence, it will damage the fence.
I have not spoken too my neighbor yet about this but I want to do so soon. So far, this relatively new neighbor does not seem to be the type of home owner who takes pride in the outside appearance of their property, and I'm wondering whether they will be responsive to my discussing of this matter with them.
In case they neglect to cut down the tree and it falls and causes damage to my property, what legal recourse do I have to remedy the situation?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?