Can you force a Neighbour to cut down a tree?

No, you can't make your neighbor cut down their tree if it is on their property. This is because they have an absolute right to plant whichever tree they want on their property.

Can I force my neighbor to trim his tree UK?

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.

What to do if a Neighbour's tree is affecting you UK?

If your neighbour owns the tree or hedge

If you think your neighbour's tree is dangerous, you can report it to the council - for example if you think it might fall over. They might ask the owner to make it safe or deal with it themselves. Search for 'trees' on your council's website to find which department to contact.

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

If the branches of a neighbour's tree start to grow over to your side, you can cut them back to the boundary point between you and your neighbour's property, as long as the tree is not under a tree preservation order.

Can I complain about the height of my Neighbours trees?

You can make a complaint form if the hedge is ALL of these: Two or more mostly evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs. Over 2 metres tall. Affecting your enjoyment of your home or garden because it's too tall.

Can I Cut Down My Neighbour's Tree?

Is there a legal height for Neighbours trees?

In general, there is no specific limit to the height that a tree is allowed to grow, but if the trees form a vegetative screen that is limiting a neighbours usage/enjoyment then it could be a High Hedge issue which Planning Enforcement would potentially get involved with.

Can my Neighbour cut my tree without asking?

Entering someone's property, without permission, to cut a tree would undoubtedly be illegal. You may need to take matters to court. It depends which came first - the tree or your garden.

What is the law regarding overhanging trees?

Trees overhanging your 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.

Who is responsible for trees overhanging Neighbours?

Removing branches overhanging your property. A tree belongs to the person who owns the land on which it grows. However, if you're the owner/occupier of land over which the branches of a tree overhang, you are generally entitled to chop back the branches to the boundary line.

Who pays to cut back overhanging trees?

The responsibility for the tree and any damage it may cause is that of the tree-owner. If his tree damages your property then he is liable.

Can you cut Neighbours overhanging tree?

Can I cut off overhanging branches? Yes, provided it is done without trespassing onto the other person's property. It is also permissible to climb into the tree to undertake the work, again so long as it does not require going into the neighbour's garden/land.

Can you complain to the council about a Neighbours garden?

Weeds, Rubbish and Pests

If weeds or brambles and the like in a neighbour's garden are causing problems on your side of the property boundary, it can amount to a nuisance which you can report to the Environmental Health Department of your local council who can pursue legal action.

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

If the tree fell on the neighbor's home when the homeowner was trying to cut down the tree without professional help, the damage would be the homeowner's responsibility. Also, if the tree was dying, unstable or diseased and the homeowner knew about it, he or she could be liable if it falls over on its own.

Is it a criminal Offence to cut down a tree?

It is a criminal offence to cut down, prune, uproot, wilfully damage or wilfully destroy a tree protected by a TPO without the council's permission, unless an exception applies. This includes root pruning. Anyone found guilty of an offence could be fined up to £20,000 if convicted in the magistrates' court.

Can I poison my Neighbours tree roots?

You should not put poison down to kill off the encroaching tree roots as poison is likely to kill the tree. It may also be worth exploring other options than removing the tree roots, such as the installation of a root barrier, to lessen the chance of damage to the tree.

Do I have a right to light in my garden?

Do I have a right to light in my garden? The right to light only applies to rooms in your house, not open ground, so you will not ordinarily be able to make a claim for the right to light in your garden.

Is there a legal height restriction for conifers in the garden?

There are no laws on how high the hedge can be grown but a council can take action if it is affecting someones reasonable enjoyment of their property, so maintaining your Leylandii hedge well from the start is recommended.

What happens if my Neighbours tree falls on my house?

If your neighbour's tree falls on your house, your own house and property insurance should cover you, similarly if your tree is blown onto your neighbour's property their home insurance should cover him.

What can I do about Neighbours tree roots?

You do have the right to cut the branches or roots back to the boundary and you do not need the consent of the tree owner before doing so, although it is usually advisable to try and obtain consent to avoid any potential dispute. This right is subject to some limitations.

How do I write a letter to my neighbor's tree?

“Dear (neighbor): In the interest of being a good neighbor, I wanted to point out something on your property that is a potentially dangerous to both of our families; your (name of trees) appear (diseased, damaged, in danger of falling — be specific) and just in case you were not aware of it, I wanted to bring it to ...

Does my Neighbour have to cut my side of his hedge?

Both you and your neighbour should be trimming each other's respective side of the hedge. You are free to cut back roots or branches that are within your property's boundaries. However, you're only allowed to trim the growth on your property.

How do I get rid of neighbors?

Is there a legal height for garden hedges?

Making a complaint

Please note that there is not a blanket rule that all hedges must be no more than two metres in height. The complaint form explains why you consider the hedge is adversely affecting the reasonable enjoyment of your residential property.

Can I throw my Neighbours branches back UK?

Under common law, a person may cut back any branch (or root) from a neighbour's tree that overhangs or encroaches onto their property. In cutting back any overhanging branches (or encroaching roots) the following must be observed: you must not trespass onto the land on which the trees are growing.

Can I throw my Neighbours branches back NSW?

Can I throw branches back over the fence? Yes, you can return the waste from the tree to the owner since they are their property. However, before doing so, you have to ask for permission to avoid trespassing.