Jack Turner
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Neighbors
23 posts
How to Find Your Property Line: 6 Free Ways (2026)
How to find your property line for free: check your deed, plat map, and county GIS, then locate the survey pins. Learn 6 DIY methods and when to hire a surveyor.
How to Split Tree-Removal Cost With a Neighbor
A shared or boundary tree needs removing. Learn how to fairly split tree-removal cost with a neighbor, who legally pays, and how to put it in writing.
How to Get a Neighbor to Pay for Tree Removal
How to get a neighbor to pay for tree removal: when they are legally responsible, how to ask the right way, and what to do if they refuse.
How Close to the Property Line Can I Plant a Tree?
How close to the property line can you plant a tree? Match the distance to mature size (about 6 to 20+ feet) and check local and HOA setback rules first.
Neighbor’s Tree Dropping Leaves, Sap, or Fruit on My Yard: Your Options
Neighbor’s tree dropping leaves, sap, or fruit on your yard? Natural debris is usually your cleanup, but you can trim to the line. When you may have a claim.
HOA Tree Removal Rules: Can the HOA Force Removal?
HOA tree removal rules explained: when an HOA can require approval to remove a tree, when it can force removal, and how to get approval the easy way.
How to Find Your Property Line Before Removing a Tree
How to find your property line before removing a tree: free county GIS, deed and plat maps, survey pins, and when to hire a licensed surveyor.
Who Pays When a Tree on the Property Line Falls?
Who pays when a tree on the property line falls? A boundary tree is jointly owned; each owner usually covers their own damage, with removal costs shared.
Community Harmony: How to Write a Polite Letter to Neighbor about Dead Tree
Need help? Use our sample letter to neighbor about dead tree and promote community harmony with empathy!
Neighbor’s Tree Roots Causing Damage to My Foundations or Pipes
Tree roots can cause a lot of damage to your property if they are not properly managed. If you have noticed that your neighbor’s tree roots are affecting your foundations…
