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

[Dave Rotigel]

Charlie,
	I think you are SO WRONG! I talk to my neighbors almost every day and none of us know what the "law says!" I'm sure glad that I don't live next to someone with your attitude! Are you a lawyer?
	Dave


On Nov 6, 2012, at 11:21 PM, charlie hill wrote:
>   You can't really do much talking to the neighbor about the 
> problem until both parties are aware of what the law says about who is responsible for 
> what.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: jtchall at nc.rr.com
> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 10:30 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Off Topic, Neighbors Tree Fell on my Property
> 
> 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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