Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

my neighbors tree fell on my yard and damaged my fence and took up my entire yard. i got rid of the tree limbs on my property but left the other tree on his. am i legally responible for his portion of his tree?


Asked on 3/17/10, 8:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

No. If they do not take care of the clean-up and damage, file a complaint with the local police (this is analogous to trespass), and call your insurance company, and have them handle it.

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Answered on 3/22/10, 9:10 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

I agree with Kevin, although the entire mess is their responsibility and their insurance should take care of everything, including your fence repairs and tree-limb removal. This is a response to an Internet question and the reply is not intended to be legal advice or as creating an attorney-client relationship.

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Answered on 3/22/10, 10:02 am


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