Can a Neighbour cut branches from my tree?

Can a Neighbour cut branches from my tree?

Under common law, a person may cut back any branch (or root) from a neighbour’s tree that overhangs or encroaches onto their property. any branches, fruit or roots that are removed must be carefully returned to the tree owner unless they agree otherwise. all work must be carried out carefully.

What is the punishment for cutting trees?

At present permission has to be sought for felling of trees and the penalty of feeling tress without permission ranges from state to state with monetary fine up to Rs 5000 and imprisonment upto six months. There have been instances where people were penalized for cutting trees on their private land.

Do I need Neighbours permission to cut overhanging branches?

You have a common law right to cut back tree branches that overhang onto your property. The law states that any branches cut off belong to the person on whose land the tree originally grew, so you should ask your neighbour if they want them back, or if they are happy for you to dispose of them.

Does homeowners insurance cover tree damage to neighbor’s property?

When a tree falls over onto a neighbor’s property, that neighbor should submit a claim to his or her insurance company immediately. If the tree fell on the neighbor’s home when the homeowner was trying to cut down the tree without professional help, the damage would be the homeowner’s responsibility.

What is the law against cutting the trees?

“Cutting a tree is like killing a person. At present, as per section 21 of the Maharashtra Preservation of Trees Act, 1971, the punishment for cutting trees is a fine of Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 and imprisonment ranging from one week to one year.

What is the law of cutting trees?

Tree felling in Karnataka is covered under the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act 1976. The act explicitly mentions that no person can fell any tree, or cause any tree to be felled in any land, whether in their ownership or occupancy or otherwise, except with the previous permission of the Tree Officer.

What can you do about Neighbours overhanging trees?

Your neighbour can cut any branches that are overhanging into their garden as long as they only remove the bits on their side of the boundary. If they want you to cut your tree or hedge just because they don’t like the way it looks, it’s up to you whether you do the work.