18-11-2003, 12:22 AM
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Tree problems
hermine stover wrote:
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.
In some communities this may be true but often doing anything that
harms/kills the tree even if it is on your side of the property line is
a no-no.
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Travis in Shoreline (just North of Seattle) Washington
USDA Zone 8b
Sunset Zone 5
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