[AT] Off Topic, Neighbors Tree Fell on my Property

[jtchall at nc.rr.com]

Just go and ask him. If he won't clean them up or give them to you, then 
look into who has what legal rights--I am sure they vary by state. After a 
very bad experience (one that involved surveyors and an insurance agent to 
settle) I would always recommend asking permission.  I don't care if he 
gives them to you and 2 more fall while you are cutting the first ones up, 
don't touch the next ones without permission as people do change their 
minds.

John Hall


-----Original Message----- 
From: Will Powell
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 12:37 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: [AT] Off Topic, Neighbors Tree Fell on my Property

Hello,

Two of my neighbors hickories fell onto my walking path. I've got 10+ acres 
and he has about 15 acres. Never met the neighbor since he bought the 
property a few years back.

The trees fell halfway on his property and all of the tops are on my 
property and walking path.

My plan is to go to his door and ask him if he wants the trees. If yes, then 
I'll request that he takes them off my property at some point, tops and all. 
If not, then I'll ask if I can cut them off the root ball and tow the 
sections down to my splitting area.

What is the law on trees that fall onto your property? Who owns them?

This is a heavily wooded area. My feeling is that if I clear off my path I 
should get the wood... Problem is, I don't really want the tops, If I'm 
going to take the effort to cut up the tree I'll want the whole thing.

Any thoughts?

Regards,

Will, SE PA.
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