janna nikkola
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? California.
My neighbor has a very large oak tree with branches overhanging the fence separating our two properties. The tree is now causing problems in that a portion of my property is now shaded by this tree so my own plants and shrubs do not receive enough sunlight. I have approached my neighbor to alert her that I plan on having an arborist prune the tree to alleviate the problem, and her reaction was very hostile. I don't want to have a feud with a neighbor, but I do not want her tree overhanging onto my property. It appears she will not allow the arborist's employees to enter her property and climb into her tree (which would be the best way to properly prune the tree), so now all pruning must be done from my side of the fence. Are there any legal issues I should be aware of before commencing this pruning work?
My neighbor has a very large oak tree with branches overhanging the fence separating our two properties. The tree is now causing problems in that a portion of my property is now shaded by this tree so my own plants and shrubs do not receive enough sunlight. I have approached my neighbor to alert her that I plan on having an arborist prune the tree to alleviate the problem, and her reaction was very hostile. I don't want to have a feud with a neighbor, but I do not want her tree overhanging onto my property. It appears she will not allow the arborist's employees to enter her property and climb into her tree (which would be the best way to properly prune the tree), so now all pruning must be done from my side of the fence. Are there any legal issues I should be aware of before commencing this pruning work?
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