What Our Customers Are Saying...

"Mr. Carre and his crew were on time, completed the job and sat down with us to discuss our trees and what we need to do in the future. They completely cleaned their work area and made sure all debris was disposed of properly. We will sincerely recommend your company to all of friends and neighbors."

-- Mr. & Mrs. Peterson, Jacksonville, Fl

Florida's Neighbor Tree Laws

Q: Can I trim the branches of the neighbor's tree that hang over my yard?

A: You have the legal right to trim tree branches up to the property line. But you may not go onto the neighbor's property or destroy the tree itself.

Q: My neighbor dug up his yard, and in the process killed a tree that's just on my side of the property line. Am I entitled to compensation for the tree?

A: Yes. The basic rule is that someone who cuts down, removes or hurts a tree without permission owes the tree's owner money to compensate for the harm done. You can sue to enforce that right -- but you probably won't have to, once you tell your neighbor what the law is.

Q: My neighbor's tree looks like it's going to fall on my house any day now. What should I do?

A: You can trim back branches to your property line, but that may not solve the problem if you're worried about the whole tree coming down.

City governments often step in to take care of, or make the owner take care of, dangerous trees. Some cities have ordinances that prohibit maintaining any dangerous condition -- including a hazardous tree -- on private property. To enforce such an ordinance, the city can demand that the owner remove the tree or pay a fine. Some cities will even remove such a tree for the owner.

You might also get help from a utility company, if the tree threatens its equipment. For example, a phone company will trim a tree that hangs menacingly over its lines.

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