Tree branches touching power lines? Stay back and call your utility. Learn who’s responsible for trimming, who pays, and how to stay safe around lines.
Can My Neighbor Cut My Tree? Your Rights Explained
Can my neighbor cut my tree? They can trim branches and roots to the property line, but not fell it or enter your yard. Here are your rights and limits.
Can I Sue My Neighbor for Tree Damage?
Can you sue a neighbor for tree damage? Learn the legal grounds, what damages you can recover, when treble damages apply, and how to build and file your case.
Tree Preservation Order: What It Is and the Rules
A tree preservation order (TPO) legally protects a tree from being cut or damaged. Learn what a TPO covers, how to check for one, exemptions, and the penalties.
Boundary Tree Law: Trees on the Property Line
Boundary tree law explained: who owns a tree on the property line, when you can cut or trim it, who pays for damage, and how the rules vary by state.
Tree Appraisal: How to Value a Tree in Dollars
A tree appraisal estimates a tree value in dollars using CTLA methods. Learn the trunk formula, what trees are worth, and when you need an appraisal.
Tree Roots Lifting a Sidewalk: Who’s Responsible?
Tree roots lifting your sidewalk? Learn who is responsible for repairs and liability—often the abutting owner even for a city tree—plus how to fix and prevent it.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Damage? (2026)
Does homeowners insurance cover tree damage? Usually yes when a covered peril damages your home or structures, minus your deductible. See what is and is not covered.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Removal? (2026)
Does homeowners insurance cover tree removal? Usually only after a covered peril like a storm, up to a $500 to $1,000 limit. See when you are covered and when you pay.
What to Do When a Neighbor’s Tree Damages Your Property
A neighbor’s tree damaged your house, fence, car, or yard? A clear guide to who’s liable, when insurance applies, and the steps to get paid.