Originally Posted by fastboat (Post 1998654)

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.

Originally Posted by TimeForChange (Post 1997900)

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.

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 1998447)

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

Originally Posted by Carlsondm (Post 1998689)

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.

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox (Post 1998187)

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

Originally Posted by birdawg (Post 1998613)

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.

Originally Posted by Dotneko (Post 1998038)

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.

Originally Posted by Mortal1 (Post 2000226)

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.

Originally Posted by Nick B (Post 1998547)

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