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7 Responses to 'Can you trim a tree thats hanging over your property if the roots are on your neighbors property?'

1. sensible_man - June 10th, 2009 at 4:24 am

   You can TRIM it, but be advised that if you go too far and it dies, you will be liable to replace it.

2. mj69catz - June 11th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

   The law can be different in different jurisdictions. This can be based on city ordinance, state laws, etc. So the best thing to do is consult someone with the city you are living in.

3. 80's kid - June 14th, 2009 at 8:18 am

   Check the local laws on this one, it may depend on your town. After that, I would still talk to the neighbor, no sense causing an issue over it. Most of the time, you are allowed to trim anything on your property, as long as it doesn’t affect the trees growth or health.

4. Andrea K - June 17th, 2009 at 7:22 am

   Why dont you just talk to your neighbors??
   Theyll understand.. If you cut it w/o their permission theyre going to be upset whether its against the law or not.

5. sweetaimers21 - June 18th, 2009 at 8:30 am

   well first you should talk to your neighbor cause maybe they wont mind and youd be saving time trying to decide whether or not to do it. if the roots are on their property its their tree…but if its hanging in your yard i would think you could trim it? i know there was a lilac tree/bush in the neighbors yard that hung into mine near my window. im allergic so we cut it without asking. the neighbor was upset that we didnt ask but said she wouldnt have minded if we had. she even said she woulda trimmed it herself had we asked.

6. Mike G - June 20th, 2009 at 4:40 am

   It’s legal.

7. Jim W - June 22nd, 2009 at 12:17 am

   You can trim it right up to the property line. Get the advise of a tree trimmer, to do it right. Seal off the cut limbs, and then remove the debris.

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