My neighbors tree branches overhang onto my property and are dropping leaves into my pool/patio/garden, etc. – can the City make them trim the branches or remove the tree?
This is a commonly asked question because the problem occurs in nearly every residential neighborhood where mature landscape conditions exist. Code Enforcement does not have the authority to require a property owner to trim or remove this type of vegetation unless it overhangs into a public right-of-way impeding either pedestrian or vehicular traffic or unless the vegetation poses a risk to health and safety or is dead. Instead, this particular question is a good example of a civil matter between property owners. Code Enforcement does recommend callers attempt to work this out amicably with their neighbor; however, if both parties are unable to resolve the problem satisfactorily then they have the option of working through Dispute Resolution services or the court system, with or without an attorney. South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution (310) 376-7007.
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