Florida's "no-fault" tree law means homeowners are generally not liable for tree damage caused by natural events like storms, unless negligence is proven. The failed "Fallen Tree Act" sought to shift ...

The fallen tree law in Massachusetts came from a dispute between neighbors over damage caused by a fallen tree. If a tree was properly maintained and healthy, but was knocked over by something like ...

Managing neighborly disputes can get tricky. Fences, weeds, and even trees that straddle two properties can cause tension and disputes. When a tree falls from your neighbor’s lawn into yours, things ...

If a tree was properly maintained and healthy, but was knocked over by something like storm damage, the neighbor can't be held liable. But if the tree was unhealthy and it fell over onto another’s ...