cutting trres back by neighbour

by8auj6csd3ioq

My friend is unwell and lives in an estate. She has trees that are overhanging the neighbours. the neighbours asked if they could cut them back. She said no problem. the only issue is they will have to go into her garden to do it and what if there is an accident? It is the neighbour doing it and the neighbour is not in that business so would hardly be insured.

There is no argument or hostility. she is happy to let them cut them back and they are happy to do it and asked pleasantly but what if someone has an accident? she does not have insurance - cannot afford it

listermint

Is this you being concerned, or your friend being concerned?

by8auj6csd3ioq

listermint wrote: »

Is this you being concerned, or your friend being concerned?

her and me for her. she has a disability and cannot work

JeffKenna

If your friend is concerned you should tell her to hire in professionals to do it.

I doubt she'll be that concerned when she sees the price.

by8auj6csd3ioq

JeffKenna wrote: »

If your friend is concerned you should tell her to hire in professionals to do it.

I doubt she'll be that concerned when she sees the price.

I am only interested in discussing the legal implications

listermint

well whatever about the legal implications, gone are the days when you could cut a neighbours grass without this sort of nonsense creeping up.

And yes im aware grass and tress are different things but on property the same thing applies.

What if she wanted a lightbulb changed in the hallway by her helpful handy neighbour.. Where does the litigation concern start and end.

by8auj6csd3ioq

well whatever about the legal implications, gone are the days when you could cut a neighbours grass without this sort of nonsense creeping up.

And yes im aware grass and tress are different things but on property the same thing applies.

What if she wanted a lightbulb changed in the hallway by her helpful handy neighbour.. Where does the litigation concern start and end.

I am only interested in discussing the legal implications

nuac

Mod
This is about trees. Pls keep off the grass

holyhead

Could the neighbours not deal with the overhang in their own property/ies. Why would need access to her property?

Samuel T. Cogley

She could speak to her household insurance provider to see if they'd be covered.

stinkbomb

listermint wrote: »

well whatever about the legal implications, gone are the days when you could cut a neighbours grass without this sort of nonsense creeping up.

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Nonsense. There is this mad idea these days that everyone is suing everyone else for all kinds of silly reasons. It's not true. Litigation of that type is as rare as it has ever been. Are people watching too much american TV or what?
The neighbours can cut the trees. On the off chance they have an accident, they will deal with it and nothing will happen legally to anyone.

listermint

stinkbomb wrote: »

Nonsense. There is this mad idea these days that everyone is suing everyone else for all kinds of silly reasons. It's not true. Litigation of that type is as rare as it has ever been. Are people watching too much american TV or what?
The neighbours can cut the trees. On the off chance they have an accident, they will deal with it and nothing will happen legally to anyone.

Your making my point for me...



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Del2005

Londyn Unimportant Starter wrote: »

My friend is unwell and lives in an estate. She has trees that are overhanging the neighbours. the neighbours asked if they could cut them back. She said no problem. the only issue is they will have to go into her garden to do it and what if there is an accident? It is the neighbour doing it and the neighbour is not in that business so would hardly be insured.

There is no argument or hostility. she is happy to let them cut them back and they are happy to do it and asked pleasantly but what if someone has an accident? she does not have insurance - cannot afford it

The neighbours have no need to access her garden to cut back the overhanging branches. The whole reason they are being cut is because they are in someone else's property so the person can do the cutting on their own side, unless the neighbours are planning on cutting from the trunk and then she should be checking their insurance.

by8auj6csd3ioq

Del2005 wrote: »

The neighbours have no need to access her garden to cut back the overhanging branches. The whole reason they are being cut is because they are in someone else's property so the person can do the cutting on their own side, unless the neighbours are planning on cutting from the trunk and then she should be checking their insurance.

they do. I know the situation and you don't. Just assume the OP is correct. They have to come in .

Mrs OBumble

If the neighbour comes in and has a cup of tea - are they insured for that?

Agree they are more likely to have an accident while cutting trees than while drinking tea, but both are still low risk if the neighbour has a few clues. (And if they don't have clues, they aren't the person who should be doing the tree maintenance.)

If your friend cannot afford household insurance, then I'd really question if she should be living in the house at all.

Cushie Butterfield

Londyn Unimportant Starter wrote: »

they do. I know the situation and you don't. Just assume the OP is correct. They have to come in .

They don’t have to come in. You could do it.

TooOldBoots

Just get in a professional, if you haven't used a chainsaw before than you are at greatest risk of getting hurt

TheBlock

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

If your friend cannot afford household insurance, then I'd really question if she should be living in the house at all.

Even by your standards this is pish.