tree roots

[gemjo]

What is the name of your state? california
we are selling a rental home. the owner next door states the roots of a tree on my side are raising concrete slabs on his side. he wants me to take care of the issue before i sell the house. who is responsible for that?

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state? california
we are selling a rental home. the owner next door states the roots of a tree on my side are raising concrete slabs on his side. he wants me to take care of the issue before i sell the house. who is responsible for that?

**A: if just the roots were encroaching then neighbor is responsible. But since the roots are causing damage, you are responsible.