Homeowner frustrated after stubborn neighbor's construction destroys 150-year-old tree on their property: 'You need to consult with a lawyer'

The Cool Down ^ | June 30, 2024 | Doric Sam

[T.B. Yoits]

Homeowners' rights have limitations when it comes to nature - groundwater, rainwater, wildlife, trees, etc. Without knowing the local laws, we could speculate for years.

The article is so poorly written.

The picture of the exposed tree roots that grew in a square (likely from a cast iron fence) is pretty funny.

[zeugma]

OK, so this tree is clearly on the property line and therefore the roots encroach into (under) the neighbors property. I'm sorry the tree is going to die, but I side with the neighbors.

Indeed. Either property rights mean something, or they don't.

[sphinx]

I’m waiting to see how much Joe and Jill get paid to stand down. Then I’ll set my rate.

I should be a bargain because I will at least not require asylum for a criminal degenerate son or immunity for my own crimes ....

So I suppose that I should raise my upfront cash payment. I need an agent.

[9YearLurker]

Hadn’t thought of this before, but yeah, I’d assume that if a neighbor wanted to do something on their property that impacted your tree’s roots growing on that property—it’d be tough noogies for you.

[minnesota_bound]

#5 That looks like an old neighborhood. Look at the gray cement-asbestos? siding on the house on the right. I lived in a duplex with that siding. It was built in 1908.

The new building also destroys the view the neighbor had.