On May 19, 12:43=A0am, "Dioclese" <NONE> wrote:
> "J.R. Freedman" <cat-dad...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > Does anyone know what we can do about our neighbor's huge 80-foot tall
> > tree directly next to the property line; at least half of the tree
hangs=
> > on our side.
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> > We are in a high wind area, frequently in excess of 60+ mph, always
> > blowing in the direction of our house, putting our house in danger of
> > the tree falling.
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> > Presently the tree is "raining" sap and sap-laced particles that cover
> > our house, cars and all the walkways. Just walking in the back yard
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> > bottoms of our shoes are caked with it.
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> > Our cars need to be washed several times a week or the sap bakes into
> > the paint.
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> > About 99% of all the leaves and sap and danger affects us and he
> > experiences almost none of it.
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> > The tree was trimmed once about 5 years ago, but now the neighbor says
> > money is tight and he won't do it again, even though he stated he
knows
> > it needs trimming.
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> > Legally, what can we do?
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> > Thanks for any advice - we are desperate!
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> Basically, you can do nothing to prevent what you anticipate.
Nonsense. In most cases, you can trim overhanging branches on your
side back to the property line.
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> Current conditions, do***ent by pictures and date/time. =A0Videotape or
> digital camcorder any voiced expectations to the neighbor owning the
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> Any USPS mail to neighbor should be checked by a local lawyer regarding
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> problem and liability of any language that you use in that letter.
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> with a local lawyer regarding any current problems that the tree is
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> and possible remedies. =A0If you were truly desperate, doubt that you'd
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> posting here for a solution.
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> Last but not least, continue to be a good neighbor, and hope the
neighbor
> does the same.
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> Dave
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