How close to property line can I cut trees?

So, if a tree sits on a property line, it's considered common property and you are both owners. For this reason, you cannot legally plant a tree on the property line without permission from your neighbor. It's best to plant trees 3 – 4 feet from all property lines to leave room for future growth.

Can I cut a tree down on my boundary?

If your neighbour owns the tree or hedge

If your neighbour won't cut branches hanging over your garden, you're allowed to chop them off - but only the bits on your side of the boundary.

Can my Neighbour cut my tree without asking?

A professional tree surgeon can advise you on how much you can remove to avoid this. However, you have no right in law to demand that your neighbours reduce the height of their trees or hedges. We have found that a courteous request and an explanation of your problem is probably the best way to proceed initially!

Who owns a tree on a property line in NC?

Answer: Trees that are growing on the property line are considered "center line" trees and therefore it is joint ownership. A consensus on any action is required. You cannot remove that tree without their permission. Ideally you both would share the cost of removal.

Can I trim my neighbors tree in Wisconsin?

When applied to common trees, Wisconsin law states that owners can trim on their side of the boundary line so long as the trimming does not cause "unreasonable injury" to the neighbors' trees. This includes limbs and trunks. Wisconsin also penalizes those who intentionally harm trees.

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Can I go on my neighbors property to maintain my fence?

Generally, if you go onto your neighbour's land without their permission, you are trespassing. However, if you need to repair your home and to do so need access via your neighbour's land, you may go onto your neighbour's land without getting their permission.

Can a Neighbour claim my land?

If a neighbour trespasses on land for a period of 12 years of more prior to 13 October 2003, they can claim ownership of the land through adverse possession and apply to the Land Registry to register the land in their name.

Can I cut my Neighbours tree overhanging my property?

You have the right to prune overhanging tree branches back to the boundary line of your property, even if you don't own the tree. However, you will have some responsibilities if you do this: see Trees and the Law (RHS website) for more details.

What if a neighbor tree is encroaches on your property?

When a tree or other plant that is on your boundary has overgrown so that it is encroaching on your property, you are entitled to trim back the part that is on your side to the boundary line without asking for permission.

How far off the property line should a fence be in NC?

You are advised to stay at least six (6) inches off of your property line to avoid any civil disputes with your neighbor(s). If there is a Homeowner's Association that regulates your prop- erty, those regulations should be observed as well.

Can I throw my Neighbours leaves back?

The law states that any branches cut off belong to the person on whose land the tree originally grew, so you should ask your neighbour if they want them back, or if they are happy for you to dispose of them. Do not just throw trimmings back over the boundary - this could constitute 'fly tipping'.

Who pays for overhanging trees?

The tree belongs to the person upon whose land it has originally grown. Even if its branches or, worse still, its roots have begun to grow over or into a neighbour's territory, it belongs to the landowner where the tree was originally planted.

Who owns tree on boundary line?

Who owns a tree growing on a boundary? If the base of a tree sits on the boundary line between two properties it is jointly owned by both of them (they are classed as tenants in common). If one owner fells the whole tree without permission from the other owner, that would make them liable (as this amounts to trespass).

Who is liable when a tree falls on a neighbor's property?

A tree belongs to the legal owner of the property upon which the tree trunk originally grows. A fallen tree will still belong to the original owner of the tree, even if those trees have now fallen onto neighbouring land as highlighted in a case called Mills v Brooker (1919).

What can I do if my neighbor's tree is too big?

When you can trim hedges or trees. You can trim branches or roots that cross into your property from a neighbour's property or a public road. You can only trim up to the property boundary. If you do more than this, your neighbour could take you to court for damaging their property.

Can I cut Neighbours tree on my side?

If limbs or branches from your neighbor's trees extend into your property line, you are legally allowed to trim the areas hanging over your property. When trimming them, however, you must stay on your own property. This means you may not go into your neighbor's yard for a better angle when cutting or destroy the tree.

Can you throw branches back over the fence?

Ironically, even though the branches belong to your neighbour, you cannot simply throw them back over his fence. That could be deemed to be fly tipping of garden waste. Advise your neighbour that you intend to burn them or take them to a recycling centre.

Can I cut through the roots of my Neighbours tree?

Roots are a slightly more complicated matter. If your neighbour's tree's roots come on to your land, you are entitled to remove them. However, you will be liable for any damage caused to or by the tree as a result. Further, you are unlikely to notice the roots unless they are causing problems.

Do you have to give Neighbour access to my property?

Entering your neighbour's property without their permission is trespassing, and so you must obtain their consent before trying to gain access. The most sensible first step in this situation is therefore to speak to your neighbour and try to obtain their consent.

Can you complain about Neighbours trees?

It's always best to try to reach an amicable resolution by speaking to your neighbour direct about issues such as problematic tree branches. This is because legal disputes can become expensive, cause significant bad feeling and ultimately reduce the value of your property.

Do I have to cut my hedge on my neighbors side?

There is no law that compels your neighbour to cut their side of the hedge should they not want or be able to. If the boundary is in the middle of the hedge, this will technically be their property so they will not have to trim it if they do not want to.

Can my Neighbour lean things against my fence?

It's simple: you can only do this if your neighbour says you can. If you lean something against or hang something on your neighbour's fence without permission and the extra burden on the panels causes damage to the fencing (which is very likely to happen sooner or later), you will have to pay for the repairs.

What is the 7 year boundary rule?

The Seven Year Rule

So this is different from the so called 'Seven year rule' which comes from Section 157(4) of the Planning and Development Act 2000. This means local authorities can't serve enforcement notices for an unauthorised development when seven years have passed since the commencement of the development.

How long before land is legally yours?

Minimum time requirements – Before any adverse possession application can be considered you must have been using (or in possession of the land) for at least ten years.

What is a legally valid encroachment?

An encroachment is an unauthorized intrusion onto a neighboring property through the creation or extension of a physical structure (including flora) above or below the surface of land.