On Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:41:10 +1100, quick wrote:


Because the tree is massive, dangerous and hemmed in by houses and yards,
the cost for removal is going to run into thousands. I would rather pay
lawyers than practice self help.

No one is suggesting that you remove it yourself,although I believe that
legally you are entitled to remove what normally overhangs your fence, so
long as removal does not endanger the tree/make the situation worse.