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Nuisance Trees: Encroaching Branches and Tree Roots 3 <br />fallen fruit. Once it has fallen, the fruit’s value diminishes. It has become, for all practical <br />purposes, “tree debris.” You should be able to use or dispose of the fruit, if your neighbor says <br />nothing about wanting it. <br /> <br />Help! My neighbor cut down her tree … and took the shade in my back yard with it. What <br />recourse do I have? None. If the tree trunk was in your neighbor’s yard, it’s her tree. She has <br />the right to cut it down, even for the heck of it, and even it doing so exposes your prize-winning <br />hosta garden to all-day sun. <br /> <br />What is the best way to resolve disputes about trees between neighbors? <br />The best approach is to try to work out the dispute with your neighbor. <br /> <br />Where should I go to seek legal help, if needed or if the neighborly approach doesn’t work? <br />Look in the Yellow Pages under “Attorneys/Real Estate or Real Property Law.” Also, look in <br />the Gray Pages of the phone directory for Lawyer Referral and Information Service. This <br />service’s attorneys often provide a half-hour free consultation to people referred to them. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Disclaimer: The information included in this fact sheet is intended to be educational, not legal advice. If <br />you have a legal problem and require legal advice, you should consult a lawyer.