{"id":369345,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:23","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/realestate\/neighbors\/conflicts-involving-trees-and-neighbors.html"},"modified":"2025-07-11T16:04:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T21:04:00","slug":"conflicts-involving-trees-and-neighbors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/neighbors\/conflicts-involving-trees-and-neighbors.html","title":{"rendered":"Conflicts Involving Trees and Neighbors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Conflicts Involving Trees and Neighbors FAQ<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Eric Harvey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Aisha Success, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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It can be annoying to deal with a neighbor’s overhanging trees on your property. But it’s important to know what you can and can’t legally do when it comes to tree disputes.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Trees can give your property shade in the summertime. They can also give your house a home for songbirds. In general, they enhance the beauty of a property. But trees also can be a source of tension among neighbors. This may happen if they’re not properly maintained or if they drop debris over the fence. They could also be a nuisance if they’re the cause of other problems.<\/p>\n

Trees and neighbors<\/a>\u00a0can sometimes be a volatile combination, especially among neighbors who generally don’t get along. So, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities before taking drastic measures when dealing with tree-related disputes.<\/p>\n

This article addresses the right to trim encroaching branches. In addition, it provides information on how trees relate to (and sometimes define) property lines. But if you need more help, start by getting advice from a real estate lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See\u00a0answers to frequently asked questions about disputes involving neighbors and trees below:<\/p>\n