UK Landlord Forum / Life

Hi all,

If a neighbour complains that the routes of a tree in a house belonging to a landlord is causing cracks in his house: 1) can it be proved that the tree is at fault. 2) Is the landlord responsible?

Any thoughts please.

Thank you
Tulip

Quote from: Tulip on June 06, 2023, 11:45:15 AM
Hi all,
1) can it be proved that the tree is at fault.

2) Is the landlord responsible?

The only answers possible based on the limited information you have provided are:

1. Yes. It may be provable.

2. Yes. The landlord may be responsible.


Please try again - but with some useful information along the lines of:

- Species of tree?
- Age / height of tree/spread of branches?
- Distance of the tree from the neighbour's property?
- Was the tree present when you purchased the property or did you plant it?

Also have a read of Garden Law: https://www.gardenlaw.co.uk/trees.html#roots