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Mature street trees lining a residential city sidewalk, illustrating who is responsible for city trees
Neighbors, Tree Laws

Who Is Responsible for City Trees? City vs. Homeowner

July 7, 2026 Jack Turner

Who is responsible for city trees? Usually the city maintains and removes trees in the public right-of-way, while adjacent homeowners have limited duties.

A worker using a power saw to cut down a tree, illustrating whether you can cut your own tree down
Neighbors, Tree Laws

Can I Cut My Own Tree Down? Permits, Rules and Fines

July 7, 2026 Jack Turner

Can you cut your own tree down? Usually yes on your property, but protected trees, permits, HOAs and easements can make it illegal. Here is how to check.

A fallen tree resting on a backyard fence, a detached structure covered by homeowners insurance
Tree Laws

Tree Fell on Shed: Does Insurance Cover It?

July 3, 2026 Jack Turner

Tree fell on your shed? Homeowners insurance usually covers a shed under ‘other structures,’ but limits and deductibles apply. See what’s covered and how to file.

A fallen tree on a damaged house roof, the basis of a homeowners insurance claim
Tree Laws

Insurance Claim for a Fallen Tree: How to File & Get Paid

July 3, 2026 Jack Turner

Filing an insurance claim for a fallen tree? Learn the step-by-step process, what’s covered, tree removal cost limits, and how to avoid a denied claim.

Tree branches growing into overhead electrical power lines along a street
Tree Care, Tree Laws

Tree Branches Touching Power Lines: Who’s Responsible?

July 1, 2026 Jack Turner

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.

A tree being pruned near a property boundary, illustrating a neighbor trimming overhanging branches
Neighbors, Tree Laws

Can My Neighbor Cut My Tree? Your Rights Explained

July 1, 2026 Jack Turner

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.

A freshly cut tree stump where a tree was removed from a property
Legal Insights, Neighbors, Tree Laws

Can I Sue My Neighbor for Tree Damage?

June 30, 2026 Jack Turner

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.

A large mature oak tree protected under a tree preservation order
Legal Insights, Tree Laws

Tree Preservation Order: What It Is and the Rules

June 30, 2026 Jack Turner

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.

A mature tree marking the boundary between two fields, illustrating boundary tree law and shared ownership on a property line
Neighbors, Tree Laws

Boundary Tree Law: Trees on the Property Line

June 29, 2026 Jack Turner

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.

A large mature oak tree on a lawn, illustrating how a tree appraisal estimates the monetary value of a tree
Legal Insights, Tree Laws

Tree Appraisal: How to Value a Tree in Dollars

June 29, 2026 Jack Turner

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.

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