"Good fences make good neighbors," as Robert Frost famously put it. Trees are another matter, however. A tree overhanging your property, shading out your garden, sending roots into your septic system, ...

We often plant trees and shrubs near property lines for screening. Other times, it's the only way to keep them at a safe distance from the house. Unfortunately, those trees don't consider property ...

Reader question: My neighbor's tree isn't maintained and hangs over my fence onto my property. Can I legally trim the tree, the part that hangs over my property? Answer: I brought this question to ...

Florida statutes currently say if a neighbor's tree falls on your property, you have to pay to deal with it. A new bill puts ...

As hurricane season continues with sweltering temperatures, unpredictable storms, and strong winds unsettling trees across Florida, the risk of falling branches and uprooted trees is front of mind for ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - If a tree falls and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Here's a better question: If someone else's tree falls on your house, who pays for the damage? "It's terrifying ...

Are you tired of seeing your neighbor's hanging over your property? What can you do about it? Cumberland County spokesperson Diane Rice said Sept. 8 that there are no county codes or regulations ...

Whether summer thunderstorms or Nor'easters, storms at all times of year have the potential to bring down trees in Vermont. But if your neighbor's tree falls onto your house or property, who is ...