[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by fastboat

I guess my question is, "What did YOU do on your side of the property line that he doesn't want to look at everyday?"

What he does on his property is his business just as what you do on your side is yours. Get an attorney if you have money to throw away.

What does "What did YOU do on your side..." have to do with this issue? Serious question. Are you trying to make some sort of "two wrongs don't make a right" arguement, which is a non-arguement and doesn't apply to this anyway.

The bamboo the neighbor planted is no longer just "on his property". It is causing problems on other people's property.

Did you read the original post?

[Carlsondm]

I would ask the neighbor to install a barrier to control spreading. This is a Very invasive blant. We had it up in Michigan .. planted by our kids. It was nasty there. We were told to cut the stalks straight across and immediately (within 30 seconds) paint on brush killer A or what ever the strong stuff is. You want to hit it before the plant heals or capillaries close. Remove rhizomes when possible.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by TimeForChange

My neighbor has planted bamboo in an area only a few feet from our property line. Recently the bamboo is sprouting and growing next to the slab of our home and a few feet out from our house. We have told the neighbor about this and even marked the area with orange marking paint. The person refuses to do anything about this. I have researched bamboo in FL and there is no law against planting it but there are current law suits being filed for property damage in FL. Bamboo is very invasive and if the roots grow under a slab they can in fact cause damage. Has anyone had this experience or experience with an invasive plant like this being planted and possibly causing damage to your property. Our next step is to contact an attorney. The roots on my property must be removed and a steel or concrete barrier installed in order to stop the growth. If that happens there will be expense that I intend to try and recoup through legal action.

Look it up on the internet. Bamboo can be killed. common broad-leaf weed killer 24d will kill it if you used a concentrated solution. Contacting an attorney, sounds like it is already a hostile encounter. OOPS I didn't know copper sulfate on the roots would kill it off. Commonly sold for dealing with tree roots into drain lines.

[tophcfa]

Sounds like your neighbor bamboozled you

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

Real easy solution, go to Lowe’s and buy a spray container of roundup and that will kill the invasive bamboo on your side.

It only kills the shoots the roots keep spreading.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by Carlsondm

I would ask the neighbor to install a barrier to control spreading. This is a Very invasive blant. We had it up in Michigan .. planted by our kids. It was nasty there. We were told to cut the stalks straight across and immediately (within 30 seconds) paint on brush killer A or what ever the strong stuff is. You want to hit it before the plant heals or capillaries close. Remove rhizomes when possible.

Yes. The chemical is TRICHLOPYR. it is made by Bayer and I bought it at Lowe’s. It’s a systemic. Above instructions are correct. Apply it before the wound on the plant has time to heal. Be cautious with it and read package directions.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Would certainly be worth consulting an attorney if the do-it-yourself solutions do not work

If a branch from your neighbor's tree falls on to your roof I suspect you could get them to pay for the repairs

Not so. Any part of a tree hanging over the property line is your responsibility. And if owner of said tree hires someone to trim it they can not go on your property to do the job without your permission and owner has no responsibility to pay for trimming on your side. At least that was the case in Pinellas County

[Jean G]

Have you provided the information about the distraction that can cause to the neighbor?I found many people are ignorant of how destructive plants can be. Maybe try providing some thing to them in writing from a third-party about the nature of the plant before killing the route of an attorney. Good luck I know how bad bamboo can be.

[TimeForChange]

Originally Posted by birdawg

Your best bet would be go to ARC and tell them the problem. They will give you the correct advice. These people on this site have no idea what the rules are.

Already have gone to ARC. They said they do not control anything under ground and that this is a civil matter. My plan at this point is to have the barrier installed and take my neighbor to small claims court if they refuse to cover the cost. I do plan to discuss with the District but I'm not expecting any help.

[Villageswimmer]

See post 66. This resolves the issue. I guess I don’t understand why OP keeps talking about an expensive, stressful legal action.

[Mortal1]

Originally Posted by Dotneko

I dont see it is their problem. If a bird carried seeds of something onto your property, then who's fault is it if an oak tree sprouts and damages your foundation? You need to spray on your property to kill it, but otherwise, since it is not illegal to plant oh well, too bad so sad. I suspect a lawyer will laugh you out of his office.

we as people aren't responsible for wildlife spreading seeds, but if a person plants a plant and it damages another persons property and they have been notified of an impending issue then the homeowner with the bamboo plants is libel for any damage to the neighbors property. As humans we are responsible for our actions and in this case the planing of bamboo wasn't properly contained to their property and were notified of such. They are responsible. There are way too many people that brush off their bad actions and attitude...throw the book at them!!!!!

As to laughing....not bloody likely if you know the law.

[dougjb]

Is there non-invasive bamboo?

My neighbor claims that the bamboo he has planted in the back yard is non-invasive. So far, it has not spread to my back yard. Could be telling me the truth or just a line?

[LateBoomer]

yes, there is. I have 2 types. they don't spread

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

we as people aren't responsible for wildlife spreading seeds, but if a person plants a plant and it damages another persons property and they have been notified of an impending issue then the homeowner with the bamboo plants is libel for any damage to the neighbors property. As humans we are responsible for our actions and in this case the planing of bamboo wasn't properly contained to their property and were notified of such. They are responsible. There are way too many people that brush off their bad actions and attitude...throw the book at them!!!!!

As to laughing....not bloody likely if you know the law.

I believe you are correct. I regularly say there is a difference between right, wrong and legal. We do not know the whole story. Sadly it does not seem there is anyway, according to the posts that this will end well. My mother and sister used to read Ann Landers advice column. I think she has passed away. Advice from others, including those who mean well. If, it goes bad they will simply give advice to others. "Throw the book at them." The goal SHOULD BE to solve the problem and not be spending the rest of your time being hostile neighbors. Been there and done that. Not the only reason we left New York but we did have the neighbors from hell. I heard a few years ago that his wife TRASH PERSONIFIED left him and he died of cancer. We would have left anyway BUT............... Oh and his kid went to jail for dealing drugs.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Nick B

You're kidding right? Spray round up on the ones in your yard problem solved.

round up won’t kill bamboo…… lol I love people who rudely answer a post with an answer that’s not even an answer. Google bamboo and round up. Problem solved.