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Old 09-15-2023, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer View Post
The hurricane would have toppled the tree, regardless... A few stray branches aren't going to save it...
Correct, more limbs, more potential damage. Common sense normally prevails. It is interesting to note that a neighbor who owns the tree is not necessarily responsible for trimming branches on your side of property line. I would normally as a curtesy pay for the whole tree if it was my tree.

I personally would not buy a house that had huge Live Oak Tree on the property or with limbs overhanging the property. Too much maintenance and liability.

Also have developed a dislike for Palm Trees. Too much maintenance. Have seen some yards with multiple Ligustrums that need to be trimmed often. Why burden yourself in your retirement to have more work as you age (or paid lawn maintenance)?