By: Michelle
I fear the roots of my Brooklyn tree are damaging the foundation of my neighbor’s home. Can they sue me for damages? What if we agree to split the cost of tree removal?
View ArticleBy: Law Office of Carol L. Schlitt
Before I address your particular situation, let’s look at the general obligation of the tree owner. You can be held liable if you knew or reasonably should have known about the damage caused by your...
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My neighbor built a new house 5′ from the property line and trimmed back all the existing trees along the border right up to their trunks (the trunks are on my property right near the property line) so...
View ArticleBy: Carol L. Schlitt
Perhaps you need not file a lawsuit. Your situation raises several issues. It is not clear from your description who owns the trees. On whose property do the trunks rest? Is it your property or do the...
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