Figuring Out Who Is Responsible for Tree Trimming
Finding out who is responsible for tree trimming can be a total headache, especially when you're staring at a massive oak limb dangling precariously over your roof or tangled in some power lines. It seems like it should be a simple question of property lines, but once you factor in local city ordinances, utility companies, and that neighbor who is a bit too sensitive about their privacy hedge, things get complicated fast. Most of us don't really think about tree maintenance until a storm is brewing or a branch starts scraping against the siding at 3:00 AM, but knowing where the line is drawn—literally and figuratively—can save you a lot of money and a few awkward conversations with the folks next door. ...