ANSWERS: 6
  • I don't know where you live but I know for sure in Florida the law is, if it lands in your property it's your responsibility, for example during a hurricane a shack from a mile away could hit your car you have to pay for the damages not the owner of the shack.
  • Who ever owns the tree is at fault here. Your tree your responsibility to keep it trimmed back according to property laws in this state.
  • As Pepperoni pointed out, in Florida the law is as soon as it's in your property it's your fault. Now, if the tree is hanging over your property, you are allowed to have a tree service come in and trim the tree back to your property line, if you like. We've done that SEVERAL times.
  • the law here varies from state to state call you local city hall and they will give you all the information you will need.
  • The law that governs is the tort of negligence. If the limb breaks becasue the neighbor failed to upkeep the tree, your neighbor is at fault. If the tree falls due to a heavy storm, then nobody it at fault, which means you must foot the cost. It should be noted that, despite popular belief, this is true with nearly all harms. For example, if I am driving my car and I have a heart attack that causes me to crash into your car, who is at fault? The answer is nobody. I do not have to pay for your damage because I did nothing wrong.
  • It depends on the state, but I would think that in most states, since it was on your property it would be your responsibility (regardless of whose property the tree itself is). However, if it was due to negligence I would think that your neighbor would at least pay your deductable on your insurance (unless they're an ass).

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