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Originally Posted by WhiteTiger
My neighbors poplar tree is really GMG.
I am constantly finding branches broken off of it in windstorms in my yard, though the two times they've caused damage he's repaired the damage without complaint.
I am dealing with offshoots popping up in my yard.
The roots are starting to destroy the fence.
Despite not having trees that drop leaves, I have to clean up 8-10 green bins worth of leaves from the thing every Fall.
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Your neighbours tree may grind your gears, but you have a good neighbour.
Generally, if a tree or branch falls and damages property, the repair cost is on the property owner (or their insurance), not the owner of the tree. An exception is if the tree is damaged or unhealthy and the tree owner is made aware of this fact.
You do have the right to prune any branches that are over the property line, but could be liable for damages to the tree if it is done incorrectly. I’m not a lawyer, but that is what the internet told me when I trimmed back branches that were overhanging my deck and rubbing against the house.