Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

cutting tree brances on your property from bordering property

My neighor has a tree on which two branches extend well over my lakeside property. I talked to him three months ago telling him I was going to trim my trees, and I ask him to talk to his wife and let's try to find a solution to the overhanging branch issues which blocks my lake view sight. They told me not to cut their tree. I am wondering if I have rights to cut the branches anyway. They will not work with me, and I hate the idea that our friendship could be jeopardized, but I can't see the water in their direction due to the tree branches. Please let me know what is legal. I have read numerour sights that say I have the right to cut on my side of the line.


Asked on 1/18/09, 12:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: cutting tree brances on your property from bordering property

The branches are "trespassing" across your property line. You have a right to trim at the property line, but it is always best to work it out with your neighbor.

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Answered on 1/18/09, 5:25 pm


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