Who is responsible for trees overhanging Neighbours?

Overhanging Branches on Your Property

Even if the tree trunk is on your neighbor's property, you have the responsibility for cutting any branches that extend onto your property line. You are responsible for the cost of cutting any branches you choose to trim. You can cut back anything up to your property line.

What is the law regarding overhanging tree branches in England?

Your neighbour can cut any branches that are overhanging into their garden as long as they only remove the bits on their side of the boundary. If they want you to cut your tree or hedge just because they don't like the way it looks, it's up to you whether you do the work.

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

Can I ask my Neighbour to cut his trees?

You have a common law right to prune back parts of a tree or hedge growing over the boundary into your property (subject to any legal restrictions being overcome first such as Tree Preservation Orders or conservation areas) but you cannot compel the owner of the trees or hedge to carry out this work or pay for it.

Who pays to remove overhanging branches?

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.

Neighbours overhanging trees

What are my rights if a Neighbour's tree overhangs my garden?

If a tree's branches overhang into your property from a neighbour's, you can trim them, but only up to the property line. You can't lean into the neighbour's garden to do this, though, as it constitutes trespass. If a tree is covered by a Tree Preservation Order, you can't cut the branches.

What are my rights if a Neighbours tree overhangs my garden?

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.

What are my rights regarding overhanging trees?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Do you have a right to light in your 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.

How do you deal with a Neighbours tree?

What happens if 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.

Can I throw my Neighbours hedge cuttings back?

Once branches are cut off they should be offered back to the tree owner. If the owner doesn't want them then you will be responsible for disposing of the prunings; you can't simply throw them over the boundary into your neighbour's garden!

Who is responsible for damage caused by falling tree UK?

If a neighbour's tree has caused damage to your property, they will be liable. For example, if branches fall or tree roots damage property foundations and you can prove this was a result of the tree, you can begin legal action.

Does my homeowners insurance cover damage to neighbor's property?

Your home insurance should cover the damage caused to your own property, but for it to pay out for your neighbour's repairs it needs to be established that you are legally liable for causing the damage.

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

Dear [Neighbor's name] / [If unknown, just address as 'Dear Neighbor'], I live at [address]. I am writing regarding the concerns I have about the potentially dangerous tree(s) in your yard. The property owners have a legal duty to make sure that their trees do not pose a danger to neighbors or their property.

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.

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.

How high can hedges be between Neighbours?

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.

What is the legal height of a hedge between Neighbours UK?

Require homeowners to get permission to grow a hedge above 2m (6½ft) When a hedge grows over 2m (6½ft), the local authority does not automatically take action, unless a justifiable complaint is made.

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.