Jack Turner
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Tree Law
45 posts
Tree Roots in Sewer Line: Signs, Costs & Fixes (2026)
Tree roots in your sewer line cause clogs and backups. Learn the warning signs, removal costs, DIY and pro fixes, and how to keep roots out for good.
Tree Removal Cost Calculator: Free 2026 Estimator
Use our free tree removal cost calculator to estimate your 2026 price by tree size, diameter, access, and add-ons like stump grinding.
Tree Removal Cost: 2026 Prices by Size and Job
Tree removal cost runs $200–$2,000+ in 2026. See average prices by tree size, species, and job, plus stump, emergency, and permit fees.
Neighbor’s Tree Leaning Over My House: What Can I Do?
A neighbor’s tree leaning over your house? You can trim overhanging branches but not remove the tree. How to handle a hazardous lean and who pays if it falls.
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.
Is My Neighbor Liable If Their Healthy Tree Falls in a Storm?
A healthy tree fell from your neighbor’s yard in a storm. Are they liable? Usually no — it’s an act of God. When negligence shifts liability, and who pays.
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.
What to Do If a Neighbor Cuts Your Tree Without Permission
Neighbor cut your tree without permission? Document it, get an arborist valuation, send a demand, and recover its value, often doubled or tripled by statute.
Can I Make My Neighbor Cut Down a Dead or Dangerous Tree?
Can you make a neighbor cut down a dead or dangerous tree? You cannot force it, but documenting and sending written notice makes them liable if it falls.
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.
