Trees not only impart amazing beauty to homes, but they also offer shade, privacy, and a refuge for wildlife. While trees are an important part of a house’s landscaping, they are a frequent source of contention when they infringe on a neighbor’s property. According to the tree removal experts at Above All Tree Care in Center City, MN, there are some factors you should know about your rights—and those of your neighbors—when it comes to tree trimming.

What You Should Know About Your Rights

Nuisance trees are ones that may have branches that rub against a neighbor’s roof or have roots that cross over the property line and damage the neighbor’s yard or concrete structures.  Also, if a tree leans and interferes with a neighbor’s reasonable use of their own property, it is likely that you’re liable for addressing the problem.

If a tree’s branches or roots encroach on a neighbor’s yard, they are allowed by law to trim the encroaching sections. However, it is important that the overall health of the tree not be compromised by the removal, even if the aesthetics of the tree are. While a neighbor has a right to trim overhanging sections, they cannot come onto your lawn to perform any tree removal, even if it pertains to trimming sections that cross over onto their property.

Rather than face a costly legal battle fighting in court, or risk jeopardizing a relationship with a neighbor, procure a tree service professional to take care of tree pruning or removal services; this is often the best way to rectify tree-based disputes without harming its health or inflicting damage to property. Above All Tree Care has the equipment, know-how, and experience to safely and quickly trim your trees to comply with state laws while preserving goodwill in your community. For more information on all of their tree removal and landscaping services, call (651) 257-2136 or visit them online.