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DebJ

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20. He doesn't use an arborist. He happily hacks away himself and would be very

Sat Jul 12, 2014, 03:31 AM

Jul 2014

pleased if he did kill them.

Thanks for pointing out that part; I will state in my letter to them (after we talk) that he must insure
he does not damage or kill the trees if he removes branches on his side in the future.

One real problem though is that the bases of some of the trees are on both properties, and I'm not
sure which one. I called a surveyor, and he said an estimate for a survey of just that one property
line is 1000 bucks, which I don't have. And if I need it accurate to inches, even more money.

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Is it criminal trespass to go into your neighbor's yard and cut off branches [View all] DebJ Jul 2014 OP

NC tree laws. rug Jul 2014 #1

In DE yes, but you can cut what extends onto your property. n/t woodsprite Jul 2014 #2

Probably? Renew Deal Jul 2014 #3

Not sure, but that's a neat trick to be out of town AND still be able to cut branches. bluesbassman Jul 2014 #4

... or maybe drones with saws? surrealAmerican Jul 2014 #5

Oh yeah, I'm sure it was the neighbor... bluesbassman Jul 2014 #6

Ha ha ha ha thanks I need a laugh right now. Too angry to use proper grammar DebJ Jul 2014 #12

Would you be surprised to know that Helicopter tree trimming exists? A HERETIC I AM Jul 2014 #10

Very surprised and fascinated! Here's the thing in action!!! MADem Jul 2014 #16

As the eccentric neighbor with sometimes offensive trees... hunter Jul 2014 #7

These trees are not offensive in any way. DebJ Jul 2014 #18

I had that when I moved here NJCher Jul 2014 #23

In most jurisdictions you can cut off branches from a neighbor's tree The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2014 #8

if it's a wood fence orleans Jul 2014 #14

Good idea. I told my sister in law that now that they have cut even DebJ Jul 2014 #19

Trumpet vines. They are extremely prolific and invasive. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2014 #28

Unless you post NO TRESPASSING, then probably not. CBGLuthier Jul 2014 #9

That's likely true. But what about destruction of private property? DebJ Jul 2014 #13

A neighbor can cut - Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2014 #11

Usually you can only cut the part that hangs over your property. MADem Jul 2014 #15

He doesn't use an arborist. He happily hacks away himself and would be very DebJ Jul 2014 #20

I would go to the police and file a complaint, you need to preserve your ability to sue MADem Jul 2014 #24

Yes thanks I am going to have to dig for the mapwith the plot line DebJ Jul 2014 #32

And that's what I was thinking: need to preserve my ability DebJ Jul 2014 #33

Here's what happened. What's the word for tree phobia? I hate Republicans. DebJ Jul 2014 #17

If we go to court to get a judge's permission to cut down the trees, then I will DebJ Jul 2014 #21

horrible NJCher Jul 2014 #25

Thanks. Great idea with the pictures! And wow, karmic story! n/t DebJ Jul 2014 #34

I'd go talk to someone in your town/city's permitting office. MADem Jul 2014 #26

I agree, elleng Jul 2014 #27

I do have some videos and pictures I have taken. One clearly shows the DebJ Jul 2014 #35

I hope this works out for you. If your neighbors are McMansion people, they may not MADem Jul 2014 #36

Good lord!!! pipi_k Jul 2014 #29

In my state JonLP24 Jul 2014 #22

Check into surveillance cameras NV Whino Jul 2014 #30

I second that! nt MADem Jul 2014 #37

Legal or not, it's certainly rude and unneighborly. rudolph the red Jul 2014 #31

I filed a trespassing and harassment complaint with the police against my problem neighbor magical thyme Jul 2014 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author DebJ Jul 2014 #39

In most places you can cut the branches coming into your yard. lunatica Jul 2014 #40