Request to trim tree in garden

Idiophreak

Meh, we lived in the shadow of a neighbour's row of conifers for years - it was fairly miserable...I agree that they're not asking about it in the best possible way, but to be honest, I wouldn't want to be responsible for something the was impacting a neighbouring property anyway, however slightly.

I'd just write a note back, say I've no attachment to it, but don't have the cash to have anything done about it..but if they want it taken down you'll get some quotes and they can pay.

We'd happily have paid a couple of hundred quid to actually see the sun in the summertime.

asharon

I would say yes they can coppice them to let more light into their garden but at their expense and a height that you agree to.

After all it's for their benefit alone.

Mojisola

Whatever happens, just don't lose sight of the main thing which is that you don't have to do anything.

Take your time, talk to both neighbours (the one with the other trees and the complainer) and do what you think is best.

ValHaller

adouglasmhor wrote: »

But are you not jointly and severaly responsible for the actions of your contractors?

No, you have 'vicarious liability' for the actions of your contractor, which effectively means that either you or your contractor could be held liable for the failings of your contractor and you could not duck out leaving the contractor to carry the can alone. You might have a separate claim against the contractor. However it is similar in effect to J&S liability.

mttylad

I would not let them choose a contractor to work on a tree in my garden, I would be the one choosing - they would be the one paying.

That way I do not get some !!!!!! making a mess.

And I would insist on root removal and making good too.

Another no to the covenant here too.

adouglasmhor

Dimey wrote: »

It would have come up in the solicitors search if they were. And highly unlikely for a FIR tree in a suburban back garden.

Sometimes TPOs cover large areas or even whole estates rather than a single tree, No one has mentioned checking the search, and they cover all trees in the area, even non native species, you have to jump through hoops to fell a tree in the area.

Any more posts you want to make on something you obviously know very little about?

adouglasmhor

Dimey wrote: »

Well a fir tree is a conifer, so is a pine. I'm not clever enough to tell exactly what you've got there.

Conifer just means its a tree that doesn't lose its leaves in the winter as opposed to deciduous trees that do :-)

Edit - Don't know what that exclamation triangle is up there. I must have hit an icon by mistake and can't remove it now.

A tree that does not lose leaves in winter is an EVERGREEN, Some conifers are deciduous (larch), some broadleaves are evergreen (Holly,)

I_have_spoken

Any input & advice would be much appreciated

Well, that's a reasonable request and they may have dropped a note through the letterbox as they don't know when you're about (could work shifts etc)

I's pop around, introduce yourself and invite them around for a cuppa, let them see the trees from your side etc. You'd be perfectly OK is saying you're maxed out and have no budget for unexpected costs - they'll get the hint!

TBH conifers like these are a menace in estate gardens and should be removed wherever possible; there's ample choice of far more attractive trees than these monsters which suck all the goodness out the ground and 9 times out of 10 are planted to spite a neighbour.

You do them a favour, that's one in the bank,

Toxteth_OGrady

Unless it's two or more evergreens more than 2 metres high forming a hedge without gaps, then your neighbours have no grounds for complaint.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/38/part/8

Dimey

adouglasmhor wrote: »

A tree that does not lose leaves in winter is an EVERGREEN, Some conifers are deciduous (larch), some broadleaves are evergreen (Holly,)

Oops - sorry. I bow to superior knowledge :-)