Tree

[LdiJ]

It would normally cost $1500 to have reputable tree service remove a tree this size. I have a friend who owns a tree service and he is licensed and bonded. He did it for me for half price as a favor and gave me an invoice for the landlord.

Then you have a professional who can attest that the tree was dead and dangerous. I don't think that you need to worry about the landlord suing you over his property. However, I think that your odds of winning a suit over the cost of the tree removal is about 50/50. You can prove that it was dead and dangerous, and somewhat prove that he knew it, but you still didn't give him notice to remove it or you would, so that is what makes it 50/50. The fact that you paid less than market price does help.

 

[adjusterjack]

I did not notify him in writing. He looked at the tree in person and knew there was no question that it was dead and said he would have it removed over a year ago. It doesn't take an arborist to know a tree is dead. When it doesn't have leaves on it for over a year and limbs are rotting and falling off it is dead. This was a big tree a d had large limbs coming off that would kill a person if they fell on you.

It takes proper written notice to get you reimbursed.

It would normally cost $1500 to have reputable tree service remove a tree this size. I have a friend who owns a tree service and he is licensed and bonded. He did it for me for half price as a favor and gave me an invoice for the landlord.

There aren't any magic words that will make him pay you.

You can sue in small claims court if you want to.

 

[JessieJim1]

However, the fact that you didn't give notice to the previous landlord could complicate the situation and make it a 50/50 chance of winning a suit over the cost of the tree removal.

 

[quincy]

However, the fact that you didn't give notice to the previous landlord could complicate the situation and make it a 50/50 chance of winning a suit over the cost of the tree removal.

IF Tman5 decides to deduct the cost of tree removal from his rent and IF Tman5 is sued by the landlord, Tman5 can file a counter suit. The odds are probably better than 50/50 that Tman5’s lease is not renewed.