What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Georgia
One year ago, my neighbors large pine tree was struck by lightening and killed. It stands just beyond my property line between our houses. It is approximately 50 ft tall and 2 ft. in diameter. It is OBVIOUSLY dead and, in my opinion, a potential hazard for either of us depending on which way it chooses to fall. My neighbor is an elderly woman who appears to be quite well off financially. We have always been friendly towards each other, but I have noticed that she has some strange notions that are paranoid in nature. I have attempted to handle this issue with kid gloves, making subtle suggestions that the tree might cause harm, that it might be wise to have it removed but to no avail. I searched for the least expensive tree person to cut the tree and was able to find someone who would do the job quite cheaply. Again, she said she didn't have the money to have it cut.....I offered to pay for half of the fee, if she would just have it done. She finally agreed after telling me how destitute she is, and that she just doesn't have any money-etc. Now I feel rather stupid because after doing a little research, I found out that she is LOADED! I did wonder how she could afford two Caddies....anyway, how else could I have handled this situation? In my state, legally, what else could I have done? (Actually, the tree is STILL standing, as the tree cutters have postponed several times.)
One year ago, my neighbors large pine tree was struck by lightening and killed. It stands just beyond my property line between our houses. It is approximately 50 ft tall and 2 ft. in diameter. It is OBVIOUSLY dead and, in my opinion, a potential hazard for either of us depending on which way it chooses to fall. My neighbor is an elderly woman who appears to be quite well off financially. We have always been friendly towards each other, but I have noticed that she has some strange notions that are paranoid in nature. I have attempted to handle this issue with kid gloves, making subtle suggestions that the tree might cause harm, that it might be wise to have it removed but to no avail. I searched for the least expensive tree person to cut the tree and was able to find someone who would do the job quite cheaply. Again, she said she didn't have the money to have it cut.....I offered to pay for half of the fee, if she would just have it done. She finally agreed after telling me how destitute she is, and that she just doesn't have any money-etc. Now I feel rather stupid because after doing a little research, I found out that she is LOADED! I did wonder how she could afford two Caddies....anyway, how else could I have handled this situation? In my state, legally, what else could I have done? (Actually, the tree is STILL standing, as the tree cutters have postponed several times.)