Neighbors’ trees at risk for falling on my property

[Lesley M.]

Recently, a neighbor’s tree fell onto my yard. It was blocking the city’s approval for me to rent out my property, so I coughed up the $700 to remove it.

The PM & Landscaping company say that there are other trees at risk for falling, which could hit either my fence or house.

What can I do to get ahead of it and push the neighbors to clean up their properties?

I’m wondering if I can file a complaint with the city, or whether I need to hire a lawyer.

[Cameron Tope]

Check with your insurance. 

***I'm not an attorney***

To my understanding, if you've provided your neighbors notice of an issue, and something happens because of their neglect, then you have a case to make them pay for it. 

A demand letter from an attorney for a few hundred dollars usually gets their attention.

Best of luck!