old tree

[overtgabby]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado

My neighbor has an extremely large willow tree, which has grown solarge that it is encroaching onto my property(trunk and all).
The tree is rotted trough the middle, and large branches have already broken off. The tree is quite dangerous, and threatens not only the neighbors house, but my own. The neighbor is aware of the problem, but nothing has been done. The tree recently caught on fire, due to a flying spark from another neighbor burning brush. Due to its rotten insides, it burned pretty good before the fire department got it put out. Now, my fence is compromised, so I must tie my dog up to keep her in the yard, but worse the tree is even more dangerous than it was.
The neighbors are "renting to own". Who is responsible for taking the tree down? The landlord, or the tenents renting to own? I know I can legally cut down whatever is on my side of the yard, but I am a single lady in my 60's, on a very limited income, and cannot either do it myself, or afford to hire somebody. I would like to officially inform whoever is responsible before a disaster occurs.

 

[FarmerJ]

first check with your city to learn if they have a ordinance that addresses this kind of thing. Otherwise call your county property tax desk give them that address and ask them to tell you the name and mailing address of who they mail the property tax bills to, this is public information . Then once you know who the actual owner is then send to them a registered return receipt letter detailing the condition of the tree ( take pictures of it too and print them out for your records and in the letter outline that the tree could damage your home if it happens to crash into your home , You do want to keep a copy of the letter for your own records and you might want to talk to your insurance agent or your home insurance company to get advice from them as to anything else you might be able to do or include in that letter that could help with your paper trail .

 

[Just Blue]

first check with your city to learn if they have a ordinance that addresses this kind of thing. Otherwise call your county property tax desk give them that address and ask them to tell you the name and mailing address of who they mail the property tax bills to, this is public information . Then once you know who the actual owner is then send to them a registered return receipt letter detailing the condition of the tree ( take pictures of it too and print them out for your records and in the letter outline that the tree could damage your home if it happens to crash into your home , You do want to keep a copy of the letter for your own records and you might want to talk to your insurance agent or your home insurance company to get advice from them as to anything else you might be able to do or include in that letter that could help with your paper trail .

Excellent advice.