Neighbours tree & my car !x! a legal question

mandi

My neigbours tree is leaving a " sticky " sap all over my car .. which is now attracting millions of flys !! Doesnt matter how many times I wash it, the saps back the next day...


Ive spoken to them & they agreed it is a problem & is damaging thier cars too, however their landlord has refused to cut the tree back ..

Does anyone know where we stand legally for the damage its causing please




Thank you,


Mandi

standupguy

I think the legal position is that if there are branches that extend over the boundary of your property then you have a right to cut them down providing you offer to return them to your neighbours

mandi

Thanks Standup, its not that the branches are in my garden , its the height & position of the tree, the sap just goes everwhere.. & I dont have anywhere else to park ...

anewman

One option is to detail the car which should hopefully reduce imperfections caused by the tree sap, and will help prevent tree sap causing damage to the paint - start with a good wash with a quality shampoo (autoglym shampoo is one option), clay bar (meguiars quik clay), wash again, polish with a good quality polish (Autoglym Super Resin Polish), use a quality sealant applying 2-3 coats (Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection), and finish off with a quality wax with at least 2 coats (Collinite 476s). Also see www.detailingworld.com

You can buy products specially to remove tree sap.

The wax should make the tree sap not stick to the car so easily or cause any damage.

mandi

ah thanks Anewman .. really apprieciate your post .. Ill give it a try

steveo3002

dunno so much...proper tree sap will ruin a freshly waxed car in no time

i keep mine near mint at all times and the odd time parked under a tree ive found it a right paint to clean up

mandi

I was hoping there was something I could do legally, as the tree is an evergreen , so I have the problem all year .. seems to get worse the taller the tree gets :mad:

Conor_3

Not a jot. It's like trying to claim from the council because birds poo on your car.

Park a bit further up the street and walk if its so bad.

Wig

No legal solution, as the sap is considered natural. No liability.

molerat

cough .... copper nails ...... cough :eek:

mandi

Conor wrote: »

Not a jot. It's like trying to claim from the council because birds poo on your car.

Park a bit further up the street and walk if its so bad.

Wish I could Conor, but not possible ..Thanks anyway