Neighbor isuses

[RSR]

Apples and oranges. Not even close to an apt metaphor.
No, I wouldn’t agree because if that dog got loose and came on my property and damaged me or my property, it wouldn’t be called and Act of God and the dog’s owner wouldn’t be free of any liability for those injuries, unlike if a neighbor’s tree falls on your property. Even when that neighbor has set up those trees to fall on your property.

Here’s a more apt metaphor:
So you’d be ok with a neighbor having a loaded rifle pointed towards your house with a trip wire tied to the trigger? As long as he doesn’t pull the wire he’s not responsible for anything that happens right? If an animal happens to walk by the trip wire, you’d say that’s just a natural occurrence and an Act of God?
How is this different than digging under the roots of a tree that might eventually fall on neighbor’s building?

Ok, that's a valid point that one could be considered an act of God, while the other is not. I'll concede that.

However, it still remains unclear how bad the roots have really been disturbed, and if it really poses a legitimate risk. The OP has made comments about prior acts of the neighbors that have rankled him. That gives me pause.

A picture would be extremely helpful to assess the situation, yet to-date has not been forthcoming, despite many requests for one.

Again, I return to my first post. The private road I am on is lined with trees, many in states of decay, which, if they come down, can obstruct the road and could hit power lines. In fact, one did just that earlier this year.

So, does serving notice to my neighbors of the potential problems on their land make me a responsible steward of the land, or a vindictive #$&#&$. I think it's the latter.

Again, as many have mentioned, if the OP is that worried, why not approach the neighbor, start a dialogue, and work out a solution together that both parties agree is mutually beneficial?

This is a great example of why lawyers are so busy and overpaid. Because, as humans, we've forgotten how to live in a society, be civil, and strive for common ground when resolving conflicts.

 

[MossRoad]

Ok, that's a valid point that one could be considered an act of God, while the other is not. I'll concede that.

However, it still remains unclear how bad the roots have really been disturbed, and if it really poses a legitimate risk. The OP has made comments about prior acts of the neighbors that have rankled him. That gives me pause.

A picture would be extremely helpful to assess the situation, yet to-date has not been forthcoming, despite many requests for one.

Again, I return to my first post. The private road I am on is lined with trees, many in states of decay, which, if they come down, can obstruct the road and could hit power lines. In fact, one did just that earlier this year.

So, does serving notice to my neighbors of the potential problems on their land make me a responsible steward of the land, or a vindictive #$&#&$. I think it's the latter.

Again, as many have mentioned, if the OP is that worried, why not approach the neighbor, start a dialogue, and work out a solution together that both parties agree is mutually beneficial?

This is a great example of why lawyers are so busy and overpaid. Because, as humans, we've forgotten how to live in a society, be civil, and strive for common ground when resolving conflicts.

The draining of the federal wetland is a steward of the land issue which we all should be concerned about. No wetland, no wildlife. No natural filters to the water table, etc... The cutting of the side-ditch to drain the wetland is part of that issue. The side effect of weakening trees that may fall into the main ditch and onto his barn is more of a negligence issue. Both seem to be valid concerns for the OP.

 

[lilranch2001]

That all may be true, but so far the only facts we know are that these points are stated by the OP that may or may not be accurate and that he may or may not have his own agenda

 

[TheMan419]

That all may be true, but so far the only facts we know are that these points are stated by the OP that may or may not be accurate and that he may or may not have his own agenda

Except I am the OP and I have told you I dont have an agenda. I don't want the trees falling on my property and having no recourse but having to clean them up on my dime for a problem I did not create or have any part it. I guess I do not see why people see that as a problem or read more into what I wrote than what I wrote.

 

[lilranch2001]

You stating you do not have an agenda does not make it so...

Some of your statements even in your last post could counterdict your premise

 

[MossRoad]

Except I am the OP and I have told you I dont have an agenda. I don't want the trees falling on my property and having no recourse but having to clean them up on my dime for a problem I did not create or have any part it. I guess I do not see why people see that as a problem or read more into what I wrote than what I wrote.

Give it up. You obviously have a hidden agenda/plans to rule the world. :laughing:

How do we really know what you're thinking??? Sheesh.

Just shake your head and walk away. Good talking with you. :thumbsup:

 

[bcp]

EVERY tree is going to fall...someday.

Bruce

 

[lilranch2001]

Moss, you are getting as good at :stirthepot: as the rest of us!

 

[MossRoad]

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A picture would be extremely helpful to assess the situation, yet to-date has not been forthcoming, despite many requests for one.

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I must have missed the many requests for pictures. Please show me the mention of the this in any post previous to yours.

 

[lilranch2001]

Yes Sireeee Bruce!