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

[charlie hill]

Will,  as I understand it, at least here in NC, a tree falling is an "act of 
God" and unless the trees were in bad shape and you had notified
the neighboring tree owner of the danger then what falls on your side of the 
line is your responsibility.  Just cut them off at the property line
and haul them on down to your lot and you should be ok.

Charlie
-----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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