On 17 Nov 2003 08:25:22 -0800, (Mike) wrote:

Hello,

I will probably get flammed for this but I am looking for solutions or
answers or alternatives.

The main truck and several large roots of the tree has extended itself
to my propery as well as hers. She planted it, but it is currently on
my property as well as hers.

I don't necessarily want to kill it, but there is definately a
significant amount of damage being caused by this. Any ideas on what
I can do? Talking to her has done no good.

Thanks
Mike


No flames here. the laws are pretty clear on this, the plant has moved
over onto YOUR PROPERTY and is subject to surgery on your side of the
fence. :"Other people's trees" lean over and may topple on your
structures, drop either fruit or trashy stuff on your property, may
produce unwanted shade, or get into your septic system. your property
lines extend upward, invisibly, for a long long way. I know you do not
want to kill the tree, however it is possible that it has inserted
enough of its life support system onto your land, and will die if you
remove the intruding parts. this is your decision, but the law will
back you on this one.

hermine