Overhanging trees

[LOLIMO]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
We have a neighbor that has a row of Japanese privet trees right next to the property line that were originally supposed to be a hedge but have never been pruned and now are about 40 feet tall and overhang our property by about 15-20 feet and drop leaves and branches constantly causing me a lot of extra work. The row is close to 100 feet long. Do I have any right to have the neighbor prune those trees? Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[justalayman]

no but you can prune what overhangs your yard as long as it does not injure the tree such that it dies.

 

[STEPHAN]

justalayman is right.

Just make sure no permit is needed. Some cities require that. Also some require a certified arborist to do the pruning.

And I would discuss it with the neighbour before.