Neighbor decided to plant a tree on the property line. After the fact, I learned he planted it right next to my underground electrical line which is on his property (see photo). He is a very difficult neighbor, can’t get a straight answer from him or any cooperation on mutual solutions. What would you do?
by SeaweedTeaPot
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This post might give more answers over on r/legaladvice or preferably go straight to a lawyer (I know it’s not the free option but might yield better results).
Maybe contact the electric company for information/advice?
A bucket of salt water after dark?
Document everything.
Well, if he is a dick, or if you are a dick – lil bit of roundup or ground clear on your side of the line will do it. If he isnt a dick – ask him to move it back a couple of feet.
Nothing. If your power is still on, he hasn’t done anything. If anything, he could force you to pay and have your electric taken off his property.
This is petty. Both of you are being petty.
My dad once poured a cup of urine daily on a sapling planted right on the shared property line. Took a while but it worked
May not be able to remove it but you have the right to cut off any branches that extend over your property.
What if you decide to put up a fence?
I’d tell him I am going to remove it in 24hrs if he doesn’t
Slice it down the middle vertically. j/k. Yeah, the electrical co would be my first call as I wouldn’t want to deal with the neighbor either.