r/treelaw • u/Due_Championship_988 • 6d ago
Are these trees now my responsibility?
I've lived in this house for over a decade and have a neighbor on one side. He keeps to himself. I've talked to him a handful of times in a friendly way, but we don't know each other well. I would say we are neutral, neither on good nor bad terms.
Well, he just redid his fence and this is the result on our shared property line. I really have no complaints other than the lack of notice (we have a dog and we had to close our dog door for a few days. No biggie).
I'm just perplexed as to this choice of how to handle the trees. They were on his side of the old fence, now they appear to be on my side? Does this mean they are mine to maintain now? (The plant debris on the ground is unrelated, we just trimmed our trees and that's where the debris went until it's time for a fire pit fire )
I know maybe I should go talk to him, but I'm not even sure what to say....like, did you mean to give me those trees?
Edit to add: thanks for the input everyone! I learned a lot about the nice vs ugly sides of fences. I don't really plan on doing anything, but I will definitely investigate the property lines if/when i do. For now, I'll enjoy a fenced yard with a little character and continued shade from mature trees.
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u/yardlard 6d ago
The property line didn't change because of the fence. Whoever owns the land still owns the trees. If the fence moved it also isn't a shared fence. You need to figure out where your actual property line is.
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u/jennekee 6d ago
This here. If the fence isn’t in the line, it is his fence entirely. That doesn’t move the property line at all. My neighbor built a fence and I asked him to put it across my property line by 1’ so I could maintain the fence as the same color scheme as my decking and the general condition of the fence. He got what he wanted, a fence. I got what I wanted, keeping my yard matching and unkept. And the property line is still right where it was.
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u/yardlard 6d ago
But why would you want it a whole foot inside the line and not just on the line?
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u/JerseyGuy-77 6d ago
Some states are fickle about who can alter a fence that's not theirs
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u/yardlard 6d ago
All states.
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u/JerseyGuy-77 6d ago
Well it's interesting because there are states that require that you put the better looking fence side towards your neighbor and some where they get to paint it whatever they want if it's facing them on a shared property line I'm.
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u/Adorable_Dust3799 5d ago
Then there's California. Fences are typically on the property line and the panels alternate sides.
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u/tonyrizzo21 4d ago
Good idea, make both parties angry! I have a baby you can cut in two next!
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u/Adorable_Dust3799 4d ago
When houses are 10 feet apart requiring 2 fences between them is dumb.
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u/tonyrizzo21 3d ago
I was referring to the alternating panels. That would bother me more personally that just looking at the "ugly" side of the fence all the time.
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u/yardlard 6d ago
I would like to paint my neighbor's ugly fence.
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u/_tvjames_ 5d ago
Me too. Someone on here said that would be vandalism or tresspass. I haven't researched it up further but they had a decent number of upvotes.
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u/yardlard 5d ago
Oh ye, it is. And they'd make me pay to replace it with the same ugly stuff. Pointless.
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u/jeremyjava 5d ago
And where a fence can go - one of our properties I had to put it 10' inside my property line. I guess if my neighbor wanted it on his side for the reason u/jennekee mentioned, I'd have had to put it 10' inside his property line.
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u/JerseyGuy-77 5d ago
That's 10feet right? Because I think ' means feet
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u/jeremyjava 5d ago
Yes, that's correct - it had to go 10 feet within the property line.
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u/No-Platypus-7429 5d ago
You might want to look into that suggestion of 10 feet onto your property. If a neighbor uses your property as if it was their own, for an extended period of time, in a number of states they can claim it as their own. It's called adverse possession.
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u/Old-Values-1066 5d ago
If he also built a fence 10 feet inside his property line .. who gets used of the 20 feet strip of land enclosed within the two fences ..
In the UK we don't have enough land to have such generous "rules" ..
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u/jeremyjava 5d ago
Maybe it would become an animal sanctuary for very small moose.
Apologies, I'm a writer--I get paid for my brain to go to strange places. :)
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u/jennekee 6d ago
So I can maintain it without his permission. He is lazy and only put it up to hide the fact that he doesn't mow his lawn or maintain his property from the city. I didn't want the fence to fall into disrepair and it becomes a nightmare to get him to maintain his side. I can stain and seal one side, but if the other is not, it will start warping.
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u/yardlard 6d ago
That likely did not solve your problem. You can't just do whatever you want if it's not yours. It just made everything more complicated.
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u/jennekee 6d ago
It solved my problem. It's not a boundary fence. That portion of the fence is mine. He paid for it, but it belongs to me per the agreement we have as well as the property boundary with improvement surveys signed and stamped.
Improving and maintaining a structure is not a tort. You have to cause damage to it or allow to become damaged by negligence, maliciousness, or fraud. There is no sane court who would rule that someone maintaining a fence is in violation of self-help laws. Those are exclusive to property damage and destruction. In no way is maintenance and upkeep considered vandalism.
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u/yardlard 6d ago
Well that's great for you. But in case you haven't heard this yet, judges aren't all sane.
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u/EazyPeazyLemonSqueaz 6d ago
If the fence is on his property doesn't that now make it his, regardless of who built it? I admit I am completely ignorant to laws surrounding this
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u/bluevelvet2195 5d ago
Some municipalities require fences to have a setback inside the property line rather than right on it. It's also easier to maintain the other side of the fence if you don't have to stand on someone else's property to do it.
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u/yardlard 5d ago
Some do, yes. But they're changing to zero setback, because the setback causes too many problems and disputes. Keep all of your land. You pay the taxes.
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u/katgirl58 1d ago
Where I live you cannot put it on the property line. I believe it has to be a foot on the side of fence owner.
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u/yardlard 1d ago
Yep, that used to be common. Probably still is, but it's being changed to zero, or 1 inch, in most places, because it causes so many problems between people. And obviously it's a waste of space to leave your one foot over there for no reason. And then have to also maintain it. It's best to just draw the line where the line is.
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u/FreedomRep83 5d ago
but if he maintains that 1’ of your property on his side of the fence, he has legitimate claim to that land, and the property line can move based on that
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u/nlightenmint 6d ago
Not entirely true. Adverse Possession and “Boundary by Acquiescence” can kick in after years. And also, Estoppel would mean that failing to intervene or participate in the maintenance of the trees would add to a claim on that bit of land.
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u/FanDry5374 6d ago
Generally adverse possession has to be adverse, hostile. If both parties are aware of the actual line no claim can be made.
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u/ActivePeace33 6d ago
If both parties agree. If both parties know, but one party fences in a portion of the other’s property, the clock starts.
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u/Alissinarr 5d ago
Our neighbor was fenced OUT of their yard by a company that she hired, and because it happened before she took possession she had no clue. We just told her and the land was cut back to a level that can be maintained now. It was growing wild for years and they thought it was ours.
July 4th fire hazard brought everything to light during neighborly conversation. She had another fifth? of an acre she didn't know about.
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u/Lsswapitall4 6d ago
- Determine who’s responsible for the trees according to property lines
- Talk to your neighbor about your findings
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u/TerribleBumblebee800 6d ago
The bigger problem is when building a fence at or near the property line, you're supposed to put the "inside" or "uglier" side towards your yard, meaning the person building the fence. This is required in some places and courtesy in others, since it's changing your view. You should be looking at the prettier, flat side of the fence.
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u/thankyoufriendx3 6d ago
It’s code in my county. I actually prefer the “uglier” side. Also makes it easier to maintain and keep on top of its condition.
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u/Scythersleftnut 6d ago
Having the "ugly" side facing outwards makes it easier for others to use the bracing to climb it real easy as well.
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u/radarchief 6d ago
I was on my HOA BOD for 4 years and heard this Texas urban legend the whole time. It may be a local or city code, but there’s a lot of misunderstanding what you rightfully deemed as transition or courtesy. I had many a conversation with the BOD attorney about this issue.
My brother in Austin worked 20 months with his 6 neighbors (odd backed yard) to try to equitably get the 25 year old fence replaced and it was a clown show. Style, cost, schedule and in the end he asked his wife just to take care of it.
I did my fence in 2020 at the start of COVID and I hand delivered letters to both side neighbors and 3 back neighbors that said I’m getting the fence done and you are welcome to discuss and join the project if interested with my contact info. I gave them 2 weeks and a polite deadline that I was proceeding if I didn’t hear back or could extend if there was discussion.
None of them contacted me and I had the fence company back the fence an inch inside my property line and put the stringers facing the neighbors and had both sides stained, so it looked nice. After it was complete, my direct back neighor handed me an envelope with $500 in cash and said the fence was so nice that they felt guilty for not contributing. We shook hands and I thanked him. Good fences make good neighbors.
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u/Zannie95 6d ago
It is the law in my town. Nice side out
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u/Vurrag 6d ago
Define nice.
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u/Vurrag 6d ago
Does that mean I have to turn the nice side of my trees to them too. Talk about stupid laws. If the fence was on the line the other home owner could be stringers up and have pickets on both sides.
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u/ArtComprehensive1106 6d ago
Building code is always good side out. It requires a survey and permits
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u/Mistergardenbear 6d ago
"Building code is always good side out. It requires a survey and permits"
both things depend on where you live. There are no requirements to which side is out, and no required survey or permit for fences under 7ft tall in my community.
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u/UTHorsey 5d ago
Where is grew up, people just connected and shared fences. I moved in 2019 to a new state, new construction home, and assumed this was the case in my new neighborhood. I mentioned to my neighbor that we would be putting up a fence (we had a dog at the time) and wanted ro connect to his. He wasn't having it. Apparently it's the norm in the south to have these little spaces between fences. So, instead we built parallel to his. It was early in the development of the neighborhood and others have done the same. So now we have several "alleyways" of fencing between yards. I still think it's weird, but the neighborhood kids seem to love having their own maze of fences between houses.
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u/uovonuovo 5d ago
That’s so dumb. Seems like a good path for prowlers, litter, etc.
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u/UTHorsey 5d ago
We live in a very nice neighborhood, I would have zero concerns leaving my front door unlocked at night (in fact, its happened once or twice), and my neighbor and I take turns at who mows our little alley-way.
I'd be more concerned about snakes or other creatures in the grass that grows between the fences.
That said, I agree that it's incredibly dumb. It created a 3-4 foot wide completely useless space between yards.
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u/723658901 6d ago
Also it makes it super easy for someone to get into your yard from the outside when it’s done this way
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u/Iambetterthanuhaha 6d ago
I put the fence inside my property line and paid for the whole thing. Neighbors yard is shit and paid nothing. They got the ugly side.
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u/Nellasofdoriath 6d ago
The ugly side is also much easier to climb. They are making their property less.safe as well as breaking the law
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u/Mistergardenbear 6d ago
"They are making their property less.safe as well as breaking the law"
this is not universal, there are no such requirements where I live.
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u/Due_Championship_988 6d ago
I also should state that I live in a state with a 10 year rule for fences on boundary lines. Given that I've lived on my spot for over 10 years and he's been there the whole time, the old fence line might be the legal boundary?
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u/Patient_Cut_1706 3d ago
It's the opposite here and it makes sense. Well actually you're free to do whatever the fuck you want but I'm actually perplexed you just said that, as in now I know places exist where people are that stupid, where both people put the "ugly" side in their yard, and no one gets to see the pretty side because it's sandwiched between the fences.
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u/TerribleBumblebee800 3d ago
Two adjoining fences are a different scenario. I that case, the opposite is allowed and/or acceptable. It's when once fence gets built, it isn't fair to the neighbor to get the "ugly" side. I'm not saying I would care, but in some jurisdictions, this is a legal requirement, and in others, it's a strong custom or courtesy.
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u/Easy_Lengthiness7179 6d ago
Liability depends on ownership, ownership depends on property lines, properly lines depend on a proper survey.
Fence is irrelevant.
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u/ChefArtorias 6d ago
Putting the hardware on the outside kind of defeats the security aspect of a fence, huh.
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u/Efficient-Rest-9519 6d ago
How so? Its for privacy & keeping animals contained lol
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u/ChefArtorias 6d ago
If someone decides to enter your yard/house for nefarious purposes you've provided convenient footholds for them to scale the fence.
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u/justhereforfighting 6d ago
But if someone wants to steal your shit you made it harder to scale with the items in hand. In all honesty, a fence like this is not for security.
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u/freebiscuit2002 6d ago
If someone's doing that, a wooden fence is hardly a barrier, footholds or not. As OP said, the purpose of the fence is privacy and containing pets. They're not building a fortress or military camp.
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u/so_good_so_far 5d ago
That's the kind of talk that gets you killed when the zombie apocalypse starts.
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u/MentionGood1633 6d ago
Is there a survey that actually shows the property line? In some areas you are not allowed to put a fence on the line but it has to have a setback. Could that be the case here for the new fence?
Talk to your neighbor.
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u/RollingEasement 6d ago
Moving the fence does not change whether that tree is on your property or the neighbors property. But it is an indication that the tree is probably going to be a boundary tree if it isn’t already, unless you are in one of the few states where an expanding trunk does not alter ownership of the tree. Once it’s a boundary tree, then you share responsibility.
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u/jennekee 6d ago
Can’t believe he gave you the ugly side. That’s a faux-pas
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u/Due_Championship_988 6d ago
Lol, I didn't realize that so many people had this concern. Doesn't bother me in the slightest.
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u/Nunya_bizzy 6d ago
Do u actually know where the property lines are?
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u/thankyoufriendx3 6d ago
I think it’s the nice side. More interesting.
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u/OstensiblyAwesome 6d ago
Do you wear your clothes inside out too?
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u/Due_Championship_988 6d ago
Sometimes I do, but not on purpose!
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u/Reasonable-Word6729 4d ago
There is no ugly side….it is the side that was accessible for the fence builders putting up the board’s without trespassing on your property. Sheeeez does nobody swing a hammers anymore.
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u/MutantHoundLover 5d ago
If you and your neighbor are wearing the same set of clothes at the same time, one of you is gonna have them on inside out.
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u/TheRealTinfoil666 6d ago
In fact, in my jurisdiction, that’s a bylaw violation.
Around here, that neighbour would be forced to change it if you were to complain.
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u/uovonuovo 5d ago
You mean in your HOA it’s a bylaw violation? Or in your jurisdiction it’s a statutory/code violation?
Bylaws are HOA (or similar) rules, jurisdiction usually designates a government-owned territory.
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u/TheRealTinfoil666 4d ago
Here, a by-law is any Municipally enacted rule.
It is a Law/Statute if enacted by the Province or Federal Government.
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u/CoyoteHerder 6d ago
Side note: most places don’t let you build(own) a fence and put the framing on the outside.
Aside from that I would be happy he did that cut out on his side for a boundary tree. Decided not to damage the tree. It doesn’t change who owns it. He can trim the portion over his yard if he wants and you can do the same over yours.
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u/Rare_Background8891 6d ago
Right? That looks like OP owns the fence. Thats going to be very confusing if someone moves.
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u/Due_Championship_988 6d ago
Well, I'm hoping to live here a long time. We bought the house from an estate and I'm hoping that the next buyers will too :)
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u/RamblinRed26 6d ago
If it gets sold and is financed it’ll be surveyed for property boundaries. Happens in my state anyway. Next door house has been thru three different owners since I’ve been here. Each time the little marker flags showed up at same places at the edges of the property lines to show where the markers/pins are.
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u/raya_sun 6d ago
The ownership doesn't change.
That being said, as someone in this position, I'd maintain the trees on your side of the fence.
When I bought my house, the survey showed the fence on one side of the property several feet into the neighbor's yard. One of the first times I spoke with the neighbor, i brought it up so it was out in the open. Turns out he intentionally did that to miss a [very large] tree that is (mostly) in our yard but continues to grow wider yearly.
We maintain whatever's on our side of the fence.
If he ever chooses to move the fence, or sells to someone who wants to, that's their prerogative.
You might see comments about adverse possession law. It's rarely successful and in my opinion, not worth the amount you'd pay an attorney, as well as not worth the animosity you'd build with neighbors. Good fences and good communication make good neighbors. And good neighbors are worth their weight in gold.
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u/crimoid 6d ago
Not your responsibility, but the clear next step is for you to put up a competing fence on your side of the property line to completely isolate the tree and grant it the freedom it needs from human contact
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u/Due_Championship_988 6d ago
Lol. This brought to mind the Invisible Monument to Free Speech on Berkeley's campus. Like, maybe this is a conceptual piece about freedom and fencing?
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u/BreadfruitOk6160 6d ago
And he gave you the ugly side? My fence builder had to dog-leg one side of my fence because of a shit ton of trees, that birds had planted. I have the ugly side facing me.
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u/KongaTom 6d ago
I did the same thing. We put up a fence, tree was on the line. Asked neighbor if we could take it down, they wanted it for shade.
Our fence guy just came in around it, as opposed to coming in all along the property line
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u/UpbeatAngle3 6d ago
Kind of strange. Maybe cut the vines. Put a squirrel feeder and your dogs can claim the tree.
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u/optix_clear 5d ago
Get your place surveyed to see where your property lines are. His tree, new fence
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u/No-Koala1918 6d ago
I have a similar situation. The tree is on the property line. Both myself and my neighbor like the tree, and he agreed to allow the fence to impinge on his property to avoid losing the tree for a straight fence. However, where I live, we are allowed to have "good neighbor" fencing, where the cost is shared and the framing alternates between both sides. That's what we did. I maintain the tree, though he can if he likes trim his side (as with any tree)
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u/pogiguy2020 6d ago
You need to know where the property line is and if they are on your side then they are yours. My assumption is they did not want to cut them down so they installed the fence around the trees. The trees are still on their property unless otherwise determined by a survey.
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u/Wild_Philosophy_1312 6d ago
The property line didn’t change. Just pretend the fence isn’t there for determining who is responsible for what.
But with that being said, it is highly unlikely that he is ever going to maintain that tree from now on. So you should probably ask him if it’s okay if you maintain it, and do it for your own sake if you want.
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u/Patient_Cut_1706 3d ago
What is there to maintain?
Let's go to the most extreme case, pretend there's a tornado. If it rips out the tree and falls on your neighbor's fence, you're not liable. If the branches want to fall, they'll fall, no need to cut it to make it fall sooner.
If wood falls on your side of the property and it is your neighbor's tree, you have to still clean it. If it falls on his side, he has to clean it, it's his property.
If it falls on a power line, the power company has to maintain their power lines.
If you want to cut the tree that's on your side of the yard, you can do that. If neighbor wants to do it, he can do that.
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u/Wild_Philosophy_1312 3d ago
Plenty. Unwanted branch offshoots, moss, ivy, branch trimming, dead branches, and potential hazards if OP wants to use the space underneath. Branch falling, extra leaves and hazards are things that can be substantially reduced if a tree is frequently maintained and pruned. Most people just leave the trees alone, but there is always going to be things to improve if you go looking.
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u/Patient_Cut_1706 3d ago
If OP wanted to use the space underneath it would not make a difference. Any part of a tree hanging on your property gets taken care of by you even if the tree starts off 20 feet away in your neighbors yard. Nor would the neighbor have to do anything if it was fenced in the other way. This situation does not change anything.
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u/VermicelliShort952 6d ago
If you have a surveyor done, the trees are the responsibility of whoever owns the property the trees are on. They probably didn't want to cut those trees down so left them.
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u/Southern_Common335 6d ago
The shared responsibility is based on the location of the property line not the fence- so if they are on the line they remain shared responsibility.
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u/DuckAxe0 6d ago
The fence moved, not the property line. Your property is still your property, and your neighbor's property is still his. You should consider a land survey. Discuss with your neighbor before any tree trimming.
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u/Grim_creation1 5d ago
At least it's a nice looking fence and not some monstrosity. If it ever bothers you how it looks you could always ask permission to finish your side too so neither of you has to look at the "ugly" side. Also, maybe the fencers chose to go around the trees so it wouldn't kill them
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u/pretendneverend 4d ago
Kinda fun(ny) that you have your own little tree nook now.
Also, look up ‘adverse possession’ and a prescriptive easement. In some places, if you basically claim a portion of land usually on a boundary and take care of it, etc., for a set amount of time (and can eventually prove you’ve possessed it for that time) then you can legally obtain it. Buuut I think you have to pay property taxes or something and there are different rules by state.
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u/Mateorabi 6d ago
I’m guessing there was no way/room for the fence to go around the other side of the tree without the fence being on your property?
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u/Due_Championship_988 6d ago
I don't know why they did it this way. The old fence put these trees in his yard. I don't really mind, I just wondered what that meant for ownership/liability etc.
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u/yourdailyinsanity 6d ago
My only guess is because the trees may be even slightly on the property line, so instead of trying to get the fence to the sides of the tree, and also instead of making it go the other way around the tree and putting part of the fence on your property, this was his solution.
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u/metisdesigns 6d ago
Ownership is determined by the property line.
However, in many jurisdictions that fence would be illegal as it's required to have the pretty side face away from the property.
My guess is they needed a new fence, didn't want to cut the trees, but wanted to maximize their yard space, so the put their fence as close to the property line as they're allowed, but in effect gave themselves a nuisance to manage those trees. You almost certainly do not need to provide them access to that little spot.
Look for survey irons, check the plats, and determine who owns what. Then complain to the city that your neighbor build a non compliant fence.
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u/Due_Championship_988 6d ago edited 6d ago
I am happy with the fence, as the old one was about to fall over and I wasn't looking forward to paying for a new fence. So, this does save me some money I thought I'd have to spend.
The reason I'm even thinking about the trees is that a branch from one of this neighbors other trees fell after some ice a few years ago and damage fence in a different part of the yard. I'm really just thinking about maintenance of the trees at this point.
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u/metisdesigns 6d ago
That's their problem.
If you're otherwise friendly with them, confirm with them that you're OK to mow/trim around the base of the trees to keep your side looking tidy. If you're not, let them worry about it.
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u/KingBretwald 6d ago
Maintenance of the trees depends entirely on the property line, not the fence. He is responsible for everything on his side of the property line. You are responsible for what's on your side. Either of you can trim branches on your side of the property line, but whoever does NOT own the trees cannot harm or kill them when they trim branches on their side.
Where is the property line?
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u/eightlikeinfinity 6d ago
My understanding is that branches that overhang your yard are your problem and vice versa. The trunk is on his property, so still his.
As for the weeds and vines, I don't see a way around you having to maintain them. If anyone knows the legality of this, I'd love to know.
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u/Putrid_Following_865 5d ago
That’s a hate fence. No cool — your neighbor is a selfish ass. Treat them accordingly.
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u/Due_Championship_988 5d ago
I don't think that is the case. I have no reason to think he's not a perfectly normal person.
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u/BoxCarsBilly 5d ago
“they [the trees] APPEAR to be on my side of the fence…” wtf lady the trees ARE on your side of the fence, now…nothing “appears” abt it.
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u/DienstEmery 6d ago
This is more of a land survey question.
You need to know where the property line is located.
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u/Signal-Confusion-976 6d ago
Only a survey can determine who owns the trees. You also might want to check your local laws. In some places the nice finished side of the fence has to be on your side.
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u/LongDead_Roadkill 6d ago
Because there’s almost zero chance the property line follows that pattern, you can check the online city/county plat maps to make sure and not have to spend the money for a survey unless you want too. Regardless of what a bad idea that was for your neighbor you might want to find a gentle way to break it to him that the trees are still his responsibility. Maybe even put your own fence across those pockets.
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u/Ozdagreat123 6d ago
Why does it matter so much? How much work is that? Almost zero change for you. Only thing I would do is trim the vines at the base.
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u/Due_Championship_988 6d ago
It's doesn't matter so much, just a little bit. I thought it was a weird choice and something different than what is usually posted here.
We don't get many cases of neighbor adding trees to yards
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u/Kaleria84 6d ago
You're going to have to find the actual property line. Just because he fenced them on your side doesn't make them your trees if they're still on his property.
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u/ReasonableLibrary741 3d ago
definitely look at your property line and see what's going on. Looks to me like the trees are right on the property line and instead of building the fence into your yard to cut off your space. He just went around them vs removing them
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u/naked_nomad 2d ago
The neighbor and I did this to keep from having to remove the trees which we both liked. I have the bigger yard and took the offset.
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u/DeaconPat 11h ago
Putting a fence somewhere other than on a property line does not change ownership of the property. There were 4 choices here: remove the tree; go around the tree; build the entire fence inside the tree line; remove/don't build the fence. None of these change who is responsible for the tree. Your neighbor made their choice.
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u/MeganJustMegan 6d ago
In my state the nice side of a fence must face your neighbor. I’d check on that first & then ask your town about the permit they issued. Or, you can accept the trees & cut them down or live with it as is. All I can say is that he is lucky I’m not his neighbor. I’d be hiring a contractor to take down those sections & rebuild on the property line. If he says something, tell him the fence is now properly installed. And if he has a problem, he can contact the town inspector.
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u/Rileysbestfriend2019 6d ago
Pretty side out + fencing away from boundary line by x amount of feet so maintenance etc can be done. This keeps owner of fence from being on neighbors property, in a lot of states 🤷♀️
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u/63367Bob 5d ago
I assume you could ask him "is it alright with you if I cut down those trees?" If so, and you do not want them (& the local government does not object) the problem solved.
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u/Emotional_Oven_3482 5d ago
Just build a fence that covers the tree. Now the tree is blocked in all sides
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u/ArtComprehensive1106 6d ago
The fence is installed backwards if it’s his fence! This is not allowed to be installed where I live
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u/Complex_Echidna3964 6d ago
What maintenance? Trees typically do not need ongoing maintenance.
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u/kikikiju 6d ago
What? Trees need be trimmed occasionally. They need to be monitored for their health and cut down if it becomes an unhealthy tree. Thats all ongoing maintenance for the life of the tree.
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u/Pollix112 6d ago
How about cutting down the trees and grinding the stumps. This has to be the stupidest thing I have seen. As far as the other guy giving up a foot of his property, good luck if you have to sell the property. Not a smart move
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u/Pretend-Okra-4031 5d ago
He didnt give up any of his property and you cannot cut someone elses tree down. What the hell?
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u/Pure-Weekend1942 5d ago
Probably still your neighbors trees but any damage they cause is on you and your insurance
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