Tree roots?

[Chatbrat]

I've noticed my neighbors tree roots are getting close to penetrating under our lanai, slab--who do we contact ?

besides our neighbor

[villagetinker]

Try community standards, 352-751-3912, if not the correct group, they will forward. You might also ask if you can cut back the offending roots before they cause damage. There are rules for trimming branches that extend over your property, there maybe rules about roots also.
Let us know what you find, this is a new one.

[CWGUY]

I've noticed my neighbors tree roots are getting close to penetrating under our lanai, slab--who do we contact ?

besides our neighbor

:shrug: Maybe Customer Service for the District 352-753-4508 can point you in the right direction.

[CWGUY]

:confused: Just thinking..... if they are about to go under your slab they are on your property. I would think you could have them cut back so as not to hurt the tree. Maybe? I would also talk to neighbor and if no results would then cut them.

[vintageogauge]

We were going to buy a home that had a huge mossy oak tree about 30 feet from the lanai located on common property. I asked the sales agent who would be responsible for preventing the roots from that tree from damaging the concrete pad and her office could not answer the question so we chose another home without an oak tree so close.

[Bogie Shooter]

Wouldn't the first step be, to talk to your neighbor?

[EdFNJ]

There are rules for trimming branches that extend over your property, What are those rules? I always thought "the law " generally states that anything growing over (or under) your property from a neighbor you are free to do what ever you want with. At least that is what Judge Judy says. :D Or maybe that is the rule!

[anothersteve]

Personally I would consult a licensed arborist first, see what they say, course of action and cost. Then approach your neighbor with the info. They might be willing to split cost? If you attempt this yourself and the tree dies and causes damage to your neighbors property you might (?) be liable? Even if you would not be liable, going to court over it would suck if something does happen
Steve

[Rango]

What are those rules? I always thought "the law " generally states that anything growing over (or under) your property from a neighbor you are free to do what ever you want with. At least that is what Judge Judy says. :D Or maybe that is the rule!

as long as it doesn't damage or kill the tree

[billethkid]

Isn't the determining circumstance whether the tree root will in fact damage the cement slab?

I cannot imagine any rules/laws/neighbors debating imminent/potential destruction of property.

[Chatbrat]

The cost isn't a problem as long as I can legally whack a root or two to prevent aggravation, a few years down the run

[retiredguy123]

The cost isn't a problem as long as I can legally whack a root or two to prevent aggravation, a few years down the run
If it is on your property, I would just cut them off.

[New Englander]

If these roots are from an Oak they can do damage to your lanai.
I'd cut them.

[Midnight Cowgirl]

as long as it doesn't damage or kill the tree


Root pruning will never harm a tree.

The real key is that it needs to be done by a professional, not some fly-by-night gardener who thinks he knows what he is doing.

[Villageswimmer]

If it is on your property, I would just cut them off.


I agree. I’d probably point it out to the neighbor as a courtesy and to serve notice that there is a problem. If you cut, you may solve the problem. I don’t think anyone would want their tree to damage another person’s home.

[mulligan]

I would also consider a fabric root barrier, maybe at the property line. They work really well.

[gatorbill1]

You can cut them, but they will probably keep growing. Oak trees and roots are very resilent

[Villageswimmer]

You can cut them, but they will probably keep growing. Oak trees and roots are very resilent


Not sure it’s been identified as an oak. Maybe I missed that. OP?

[Bill32]

We had a Palm planted about 3 feet from our driveway, In about 5 years it started to lift the driveway slab.

[Chatbrat]

Tree root problem solved--Airborne Tree Service dropped by, sliced the bad roots, will not harm the tree--good for 5- 6yrs $350.00--installing a barrier would have been $2000.00