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Landscaping question: What rights do I have as a home owner regarding my neighbors tree(s) growing onto my property?
Asked on June 26, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Virginia
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
In many states, a land owner has the right to cut away as much of the branches and roots that grow over or into his property from a neighbor's tree, as long as the tree is not destroyed. Obviously, it makes sense to be very sure of where the property line is, and to allow some margin for error when cutting.
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