Neighbor Cut My Lawn

If there is a really bad problem like the grass is a foot tall and there are junk cars on the front lawn your neighbors are probably in violation of local codes and can be forced to clean up says john z.

Neighbor cut my lawn. If your neighbor or someone else cuts down removes or hurts a tree on your property without your permission that person is required to compensate you the tree owner for your loss. If necessary you can sue to enforce your rights. If the tree encroaches onto the neighbor s property the neighbor may sue to make the owner cut the branches even if no damage has been done. It is always best to check if there are any local laws about cutting a neighbor s trees but generally most state and local laws permit you to prune parts of your neighbor s tree that cross the property line into your side without asking your neighbor.

Occasionally we will deal. You may only prune up to the property line and must stay on your property. The neighbor isn t responsible for fallen leaves or acorns since those. Telling the neighbor that the lawn needs to be done differently to a certain standard and possibly adding more requests like when it should be mowed in order to make the neighbor lose interest seems like a nice solution while profiting from it.

If the invading roots or branches cause serious harm to the neighbor s property or threaten to do so the neighbor may sue. The first thing to do is call your homeowners insurance agent said bob delbridge owner of 404 cut tree one of the largest tree service companies in the atlanta area. Wetmore producer of the tv show perils for pedestrians.