** EDIT – in QLD **
Hi all.
I have a property I own and am renting out.
Neighbour contacted my property manager to trim this tree back as its overhanging on their side of the property.
https://imgur.com/a/AUaw0xZ
It is a lily pily apparently.
I got the following quote done:
Roughly $600 to get it trimmed back to the fence line
-Pros: maintains some privacy still – tenants on deck can't see into neighbours pool and vice versa
Roughly $1200 to get the tree removed fully.
– Pros: done once, don't have to worry again
Just after people's thoughts on what is better solution.
Or if there is any factors I may have no considered – as I actually haven't lived in the house yet so don't know if the tree is nice or annoying to have.
Thanks!
by Final_Signature1170
7 Comments
pretty sure you need council permission to remove native trees? or is that just gum trees?
personally i think it’s crazy to cut down a native tree for no reason
Get a pole saw and just trim it yourself?
What state are you in? In Victoria you can tell them to f* off and pay for it themselves. Not very neighbourly if you, but that’s what the law says.
I think in Victoria trees over 5m need council approval to be removed. There might be similar requirements in other states.
A) wtf no don’t cut it down, our suburbs all need more trees and I’m sure it’s nice for the tenants (look at all the balls under it) and local wildlife. Honestly removing a mature tree should be an absolute last resort.
B) check if you’re actually allowed to remove it (or even trim back a large portion of the canopy) under your local laws.
C) check who’s obliged to pay under your local laws. It may well be that the neighbour is obliged to pay for trimming if it’s just their preference rather than a safety or nuisance issue.
I am not sure why it’s your responsibility?
Sure it’s your tree, however neighbours can trim up to their fence line.
Because they have a pool, they don’t want the fruit in their pool on their pavers, but I bet they like the privacy.
That being said, if you did get it trimmed, you could claim it back on tax and it’s not a big tree so you would nor have to do it every year.
A regular Gardener could do this.
Privacy beats whatever issue the neighbour has. Does the neighbour not care who can see straight into their yard?
In Queensland your neighbour can trim the tree back to the fenceline on their side and throw the trimmings back over the fence.