Part of the concept of property rights is that one is free to do as one wants with one’s property as long as that doesn’t run ...

Reader question: My neighbor's tree isn't maintained and hangs over my fence onto my property. Can I legally trim the tree, the part that hangs over my property? Answer: I brought this question to ...

Central Ohio might be out of tornado season, but that doesn't mean the region is completely safe from falling trees. An unexpectedly strong windstorm could come through, uprooting trees and sending ...

Did storms knock a tree onto your property? Here’s what you can do. While storm debris on public thoroughfares is likely not your problem to clean up, property owners are generally responsible if ...

When a neighbor’s tree hangs over your property it can be a nuisance—and even cause damage. But tread carefully before you trim it. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house.

Q: We have a neighbor with an overgrown tree. We’ve tried everything to get her to trim it. She won’t do it, and it drops debris on our lawn and makes a mess of our house. What are our options? — Greg ...

Property owners often treat trees as afterthoughts until something goes wrong. A branch hangs too close to the roof. Roots buckle the driveway. A storm leaves debris scattered across the yard. Then ...