Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

trees falling into neighbors yard

someone told me that if my tree falls into my neighbors yard it is his responsibility for any damage to his property and removing it from his yard. is this true? a person who does tree removal for a living told me this, but its kind of hard for me to believe.


Asked on 11/13/03, 3:48 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: trees falling into neighbors yard

Very simple. Your tree, your responsibility.

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Answered on 11/13/03, 3:57 pm
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

Re: trees falling into neighbors yard

Not true, you are responsible for damages and removal, however, the liability coverage on your homeowners insurance should cover it.

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Answered on 11/13/03, 6:30 pm


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