<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by A guest:
Maryland - A neighbor's tree dropped a major limb in a recent storm on the neighbor's property. The break suggested a diseased tree. The tree has another major limb over my house. We are worried about future storms bringing it down on us. The neighbor is not willing to have the tree limb pruned. Suggestions?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My response:
Your neighbor is correct. While the tree may be growing from your neighbor's property, any tree limbs growing over and past the property line into your land area are your responsibility. You have the right to cut the limb(s) up to your property line. You also have an obligation to mitigate your potential for damages in an upcoming storm by cutting the limb(s) before any storm and damages take place.
IAAL
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