Main points
- The owner or land user has the right to cut the branches or roots of a neighboring tree if they interfere with the use of the land for its intended purpose.
- Before cutting branches, it is necessary to resolve this issue with the neighbor by sending a letter of recommendation demanding that the violation be eliminated.
Branches climbed onto the site / Photo Freepik
Often, because neighboring trees were planted incorrectly, their branches grow close to your property. They can shade your area.
Can I cut my neighbor's branches?
Usually, a long-planted tree near the border of plots grows and begins to shade the neighboring territory with its branches, reports 24 Channel with reference to the “Land Fund of Ukraine”. Often, the branches can shade the neighboring plot and shed leaves and fruits on it.
In this case, the neighbors decide whether it is possible to cut down the neighbor's branches themselves.
Please note! If tree roots or branches from a neighboring plot penetrate another, the land user or owner of this plot may cut down these branches or roots, but only if such penetration prevents the plot from being used for its intended purpose.
How many meters should there be from the tree to the fence?
In addition, it is worth paying attention to some standards:
- the distance from the border of the adjacent plot to the trunk of a tree whose height is over 3 meters must be at least 4 meters;
- The distance from the border of the adjacent plot to the trunk of a tree of medium height (up to 3 meters) must be at least 2 meters.
If these standards are violated, then you can cut off a branch of a neighbor's tree, for example, the branches of a neighbor's tree shade your flower beds or litter the area, but if the tree dies as a result of your intervention, you will have reasonable claims against it.
Important! Before cutting branches in this way, it is worth settling this issue with your neighbor and sending him a registered letter with a notification of delivery with a demand to eliminate the violation. If the neighbor does not take any action at your request, and the tree branches are an obstacle to using your land plot for its intended purpose, then you have the right to cut these branches.
What can you build on your property without obtaining permits?
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The construction of temporary buildings, such as sheds, gazebos, and garages, does not require permits if they do not have foundations.
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Re-equipment and redevelopment of buildings without interfering with load-bearing structures and engineering systems does not require permits.