Large Tree Removal
 

Do yourself a favor, and double check with ARC is Oaks are a protected tree. If you go ahead and have these removed, you may face a fine.
984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162
Community Standards
Phone: 352-751-3912

Agree.

But one of the trees is dead. The others we're just going to have trimmed back where the large branches are leaning over the house.

Have you used Gonzalez? Or know someone who has?

It appears that you are not familiar with TV requirement re tree removal - regardless of whether that tree is dead, alive or on its last roots!:
"Tree Removal: No tree with a trunk four (4) inches in diameter shall be removed or effectively removed through excessive injury without first obtaining written permission."
VCDD Deed Compliance - Lake County

I would at least contact the ARC and explain your situation. They should be able to help you or at least help you find the correct solution . If the tree is dead ,TVs might be responsible in taking it down.

A neighbor was in the process of having a large tree removed (needed heavy equipment) and was stopped in the middle of the job and was told to undo what was done. An expensive mistake on his part.

Also, there was an article in the DS regarding Lady Lake banning hat racking trees (cutting the tree back radically to look like a hat rack) and issuing fines.

:shrug: Use caution! :confused:

A friend had the same problem in TV a few months ago. Large oak tree had fallen and just missed her house destroying her fence. However, she had previously contacted the proper authorities here and described her problem (in writing), and asked their approval to cut the tree down before it did any damage. They said the tree was just fine, in their opinion. When the tree finally fell, she did not have to pay for the clean up and fence because she had the documentation in her files.

Do we need permission to take out bushes???

Just make sure you get ARC approval first, they also will send an aborist to evaluate

No.