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reynaka

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What is the name of your state? San Diego, California
Our neighbors have three or four very large trees right on the other side of a fence that devides our property from theirs. The tree's limbs are growning rapidly across our yard. We asked them to trim them and they refused saying it is our responsibility to trim those limbs. Is this true? What about Continuing Trespass? The trees grow in their yard aren't they finacially responsible?
thanks for any advice
 


snostar

Senior Member
You're responsible for trimming or not trimming the part of the branches that are within your property boundary.
 

I AM ALWAYS LIABLE

Senior Member
reynaka said:
What is the name of your state? San Diego, California
Our neighbors have three or four very large trees right on the other side of a fence that devides our property from theirs. The tree's limbs are growning rapidly across our yard. We asked them to trim them and they refused saying it is our responsibility to trim those limbs. Is this true? What about Continuing Trespass? The trees grow in their yard aren't they finacially responsible?
thanks for any advice


My response:

Nature happens. It doesn't "trespass".

As Snostar correctly points out, under California law, if it's over the boundary on your side of the property, it's yours, and your responsibility. In other words, your neighbor is correct.

IAAL
 

JETX

Senior Member
And if you are going to trim the branches, make sure that you do NOT 'trim' to the extent that it damages the trees. The problem is, the trees are theirs and if you cause the trees to die, you can find yourself owing them for the trees.
 

HomeGuru

Senior Member
JETX said:
And if you are going to trim the branches, make sure that you do NOT 'trim' to the extent that it damages the trees. The problem is, the trees are theirs and if you cause the trees to die, you can find yourself owing them for the trees.
**A: good advice. Some neighbors trim to kill.
 
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shortbena

Guest
Black Walnut Revenge

California

To help your neighbor rethink his decision consider planting a Black Walnut (install root barrier on your side) next to your nasty neighbors. The Black Walnut will poison their trees and then you can rethink your tree selection and plant some friendly neighbor cypress or other non-invasive plants.
 

JETX

Senior Member
shortbena said:
To help your neighbor rethink his decision consider planting a Black Walnut (install root barrier on your side) next to your nasty neighbors. The Black Walnut will poison their trees and then you can rethink your tree selection and plant some friendly neighbor cypress or other non-invasive plants.
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