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Post by Mr Grinch on Jun 24, 2008 9:55:57 GMT
Hi all,
I recently posted that my next door neighbours old Prunus tree would have to be taken down as its leaning towards my garden and could very well fall down in this autumns storms.
Now, its been 1 month since my neighbour said he would take it down but as yet nothings happned. How do i stand legally if this tree falls and smashes my daughters wendy house and destoys plants in my garden ?? Can i claim on his insurance ??
Regards
James
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Post by Tig on Jun 24, 2008 10:16:07 GMT
Provided he has some which includes public liability I believe you could claim  Loads of people don't have adequate insurance these days tho! Tig |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2008 10:57:20 GMT
I'm no expert, but it sounds more like you'd end up having to take them to court yourself if their insurance is inadequate (and probably is). Without knowing what cover they have, it's impossible to say...
Sorry.
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 24, 2008 11:09:19 GMT
Not much of a solution I know, but is there any way you could prop the tree up from your side till he gets round to cutting it down?
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Post by Plocket on Jun 24, 2008 15:05:09 GMT
How well do you get on with your neighbour? Could you pop round and tell him you are worried and ask if he is going to chop the tree down. You could even offer to help if you think that will push him to get the job done. I'm afraid I don't know where you stand legally but you could ask on a site like The Answer Bank - there's bound to be someone on there who would know the answer. ( www.theanswerbank.co.uk ) |
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Post by Mr Grinch on Jun 26, 2008 18:53:20 GMT
Thanks all,
I will approach him next week to ask whats going on. Worse comes to worse, i'll chop of whats on my side if i get a negative. Might ease the burden on the old tree !
G
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Post by Weeterrier on Jun 26, 2008 18:56:32 GMT
Well, you are certainly allowed to cut off any overhang, as long as you offer it back to him.  |
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Post by nightowl on Jun 27, 2008 8:07:57 GMT
Thanks all, I will approach him next week to ask whats going on. Worse comes to worse, i'll chop of whats on my side if i get a negative. Might ease the burden on the old tree ! G That seems like the best idea  taking the weight of the overhang off would ease your mind until he gets around to cutting it down. You could mention "The Tree Tax" (further down this page) to him! |
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Post by Mr Grinch on Jul 9, 2008 13:09:15 GMT
Well,
The tree was removed yesterday. Big shock coming home and looking into the garden. It feels naked somehow. Its so more open. Lets hope the plants i chose for that side will do ok now its going to get more sun. I hope to post pics over the weekend once it brightens up !
G
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Post by Weeterrier on Jul 9, 2008 15:11:57 GMT
Are you saying that you miss the tree now? ;D
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Post by Mr Grinch on Jul 9, 2008 20:23:31 GMT
I know !!!
Wont miss the leaves and dead branches in autumn though !!! Or the shade !!
G
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Post by Weeterrier on Jul 9, 2008 21:56:48 GMT
We just get used to things, don't we? ;D
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taking the weight of the overhang off would ease your mind until he gets around to cutting it down.