Its one of the perennial mysteries of life. Why do people who hate trees always buy homes in wooded neighborhoods?
The OP never mentioned why he wants to get rid of a valuable oak tree. I sure hope it isn't because he thinks the leaves that fall in the winter when he's here is unsightly -- while ignoring the benefit of shading his expensive roof from the Florida summer sun when he's not.
If he actually thinks it threatens his foundation or something, I bet a certified arborist could explain otherwise. The developer knows how close to plant a tree to a house. I would also suggest that the O.P. consider his age and the growth rate of live oaks, before he starts worrying about a problem that some future owner 50 years from now will need to deal with.
There are a (very! ) few good reasons to cut down an oak tree, but before I hear one, you won't be getting any help from me.
|