"MargieKay" wrote in message
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That's it? That's all they cut, and that's what you are upset about?

Of course, they could have tried to notched the fence to go above the tree
root that is encroaching on their property. But, what they did seems to
be
reasonable to me -- they only cut out a small part notch and left the rest
to preserve the stability of the tree, etc. At what point would it be
okay
with you if they cut the tree root that is growing into their property --
at
the point where it grows into the foundation of their property. Why
didn't
you cut back the surface roots that were growing into their property when
the tree was smaller to prevent this encroachment problem?

They are obviously making quality improvements to their property and are
putting up a high quality fence that looks good and is not inexpensive.

Having you as a neighbor, I am not surprised that they want a fence.

this is just my opinion from what you've written and the pictures that you
posted. I don't know you or your neighbor, so I can't really tell who is
being the most ridiculous in this situation. But, you did ask for
opinions
and feedback, and this is my opinion and feedback.

I respect your opinion of course. Actually there won't be any foundation
damage to the homes as the tree is pretty far from the actual houses. What
you see in those pics are garages and they don't have much of a foundation.
If we were liable for any damage resulting from the tree falling--of course
we would then pay (if the roots hadn't been cut that is), but as we see it
as well as the two neighbors in back of us (who share the same patch of
garden) that tree is an asset and for all we know, increases our property
value (I realize we'll have to have the property appraised to be sure
though).