To remove the tree, both property owners must consent. Again, these laws can differ in each state, so be sure to look up the exact law in your area. If you both own the tree, any decisions made about the tree should be settled between you and your neighbor.
Can my neighbor force me to cut down a tree UK?
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.
What is the law on Neighbours trees UK?
Who is responsible for cutting down the tree?
Can my Neighbour grow plants up my fence?
For creeping plants that will grow up and over your side of a neighbour’s fence, you must ask permission from the owner of the fence, which will likely be graciously given.
Can a Neighbour come into my garden?
Generally speaking, your neighbour should not go onto your land without your permission. There are some situations where they may be able to access your land in order to complete repairs to their property, and their right to do this may be set out in the title deeds for the home.
Can my Neighbour cut my tree without asking?
Entering someone’s property, without permission, to cut a tree would undoubtedly be illegal. You may need to take matters to court. It depends which came first – the tree or your garden.
Can I force my Neighbour to cut his hedge?
You can trim branches or roots that cross into your property from a neighbour’s property or a public road. You can only trim up to the property boundary. If you do more than this, your neighbour could take you to court for damaging their property.
What is the punishment for cutting trees?
But the sad thing is that even after knowing so much, people cut down trees indiscriminately. Section – 21 of the Maharashtra Preservation of Trees act, 1971, says about the punishment of cutting down the trees is a fine of rupees 1000 to rupees 5000 along with imprisonment ranging from one week to one year.
Is cutting trees illegal in India?
Indian Forest Act, 1927 was introduced in India for the management and preservation of forest areas. If any person cuts down a tree due to any reason, without taking permission from the forest department, in that case, the accused shall be punished with a fine of Rs. 10,000 or three months imprisonment.
Can you throw your Neighbours leaves back?
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. Do not just throw trimmings back over the boundary – this could constitute ‘fly tipping’.
What is the 7 year boundary rule?
So this is different from the so called ‘Seven year rule’ which comes from Section 157(4) of the Planning and Development Act 2000. This means local authorities can’t serve enforcement notices for an unauthorised development when seven years have passed since the commencement of the development.
Can Neighbour paint my fence?
If your neighbour owns the wall or fence
Your neighbour doesn’t have to change a wall or fence just because you want them to, for example making it higher for privacy. You can’t make changes to your side without their permission, such as painting it.
What can I do if my neighbor’s tree is too big?
If the branches of a neighbour’s tree start to grow over to your side, you can cut them back to the boundary point between you and your neighbour’s property, as long as the tree is not under a tree preservation order.
Can my Neighbour grow plants on my fence?
For creeping plants that will grow up and over your side of a neighbour’s fence, you must ask permission from the owner of the fence, which will likely be graciously given.
Can I ask my Neighbour to cut his trees?
You have a common law right to prune back parts of a tree or hedge growing over the boundary into your property (subject to any legal restrictions being overcome first such as Tree Preservation Orders or conservation areas) but you cannot compel the owner of the trees or hedge to carry out this work or pay for it.
How much oxygen is produced when trees are cut?
Cutting down of trees not only decreases the amount of O2 but also increases the amount of CO2 liberated. Usually during the photosynthesis plants uses carbon dioxide and moisture from the atmosphere and liberates oxygen.
What will happen if we cut down all the trees?
Without trees, formerly forested areas would become drier and more prone to extreme droughts. When rain did come, flooding would be disastrous. Massive erosion would impact oceans, smothering coral reefs and other marine habitats.
Can I force my Neighbour to cut down a tree?
You have a common law right to prune back parts of a tree or hedge growing over the boundary into your property (subject to any legal restrictions being overcome first such as Tree Preservation Orders or conservation areas) but you cannot compel the owner of the trees or hedge to carry out this work or pay for it.
Can you claim a piece of land?
To claim Adverse Possession you must show that:
You have actual physical possession of the land. (Fencing off the land is strong evidence of physical possession) You have the intention to possess the land. (Using the land as if it is your own to the exclusion of others.)
What does the T mean on my deeds?
The most common marking on deed plans that relates to boundaries are ‘T’ marks. An entry referring to a ‘T’ mark is normally a statement concerning the ownership of a boundary structure or the liability to maintain and repair it.