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Answers (7)
- Spirit Messingham, "TucsonSpirit"
- Contributions:663
Many lawsuits regarding this very thing. Try a nice letter and if nothing happens, is it in violoation of city code? If so, report to city to be "taken care" of. Most likely, offering to pay for it yourself may be the best and easiest outcome. Best of luck.Spirit
- S. Chris Webb, "PHX AZ RE BROKER"
- Contributions:411
I agree with Dan that the owners might not want to bother with their trees - your best bet will be to offer to pay for it yourself. There is no law, unfortunately, that says palm trees must be trimmed in a way their debris does not fall in neighbors' yards. If the trees are very tall, it can be extremely expensive to have them trimmed or removed.
Dan, some fan palm trees not only propogate like weeds without being planted, but can take years to grow before it is apparent (over fence height) that they are close to the neighbors' planned pool. This is an older neighborhood. The property in question also has a pool right under the trees so it won't be surprising if they don't care that it is affecting their neighbor's pool if they don't care if it is affecting their own.
I feel for the original poster, as we've had the same neighbor tree problems with some of our own pool homes. We've had to go as far as resurfacing the pool which cost ~$5K. I've checked with lawyers in the past who told me there is really no laws forcing neighbors to trim their trees just because it causes you more maintenance.
Dan, some fan palm trees not only propogate like weeds without being planted, but can take years to grow before it is apparent (over fence height) that they are close to the neighbors' planned pool. This is an older neighborhood. The property in question also has a pool right under the trees so it won't be surprising if they don't care that it is affecting their neighbor's pool if they don't care if it is affecting their own.
I feel for the original poster, as we've had the same neighbor tree problems with some of our own pool homes. We've had to go as far as resurfacing the pool which cost ~$5K. I've checked with lawyers in the past who told me there is really no laws forcing neighbors to trim their trees just because it causes you more maintenance.
- Dan, "the_country_hick"
- Contributions:4699
I have to wonder why a pool was placed so close to where a tree could grow, drop leaves, and die. It sounds like poor planning from whoever had the pool installed.
If the one tree is in bad shape if you offered to pay to remove it the neighbor might agree. Do not be surprised if they want to keep the other tree intact. As far as the second tree needing pruning do not expect the neighbor to agree. The bigger the tree the more shade it gives. They may even think the trees look great the way they are.
If the one tree is in bad shape if you offered to pay to remove it the neighbor might agree. Do not be surprised if they want to keep the other tree intact. As far as the second tree needing pruning do not expect the neighbor to agree. The bigger the tree the more shade it gives. They may even think the trees look great the way they are.
- S. Chris Webb, "PHX AZ RE BROKER"
- Contributions:411
You can find out who owns the property by searching the Maricopa County Assessor's web site. In this case it is a owned by a Denise Fooce, who has a mailing address in Ohio. The property is not listed by the assessor as a rental, so perhaps you can just knock on the door to talk nicely to whomever is there? Even if it is a rental, the occupant may be responsible for the landscaping upkeep.
- wetdawgs
- Contributions:26842
I'm not sure how this is related to bugs in the Zillow website. You might find talking with the landlord or neighbor (whoever owns the tree) is more effective than putting out a general appeal on a public, nationwide forum.
- 1m1m1m1m
- Contributions:2
I worked hard cleaning/acid bathing my pool. I want to be nice about it. The palm trees ruin my pool and one could fall. I just want owner to be considerate and not recklessy disreagard safety.
- Randy Hooker, "GoingForIt"
- Contributions:395
LOL - gotta love it!
Owner of 6426 W. College Dr, would you please remove that rotted tree next to the fence.
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