What to do if your neighbor destroys your tree in Ohio?

In Ohio, if someone damages your tree, you can recover your actual damages (usually, what you paid for the tree or what it would cost to replace the tree). (To learn what you must prove in order to get actual damages, see Nolo’s article When a Neighbor Damages or Destroys Your Tree .)

Can a neighbor Sue a neighbor for a tree?

A neighbor may sue only if the tree is “noxious,” in other words if it both causes actual damage and is inherently dangerous or poisonous. In many other states the law is unclear. In these states, a case might be successful if the tree: does substantial damage to the neighbor’s property, or

What are the laws on tree damage in Ohio?

Ohio Tree Damage Laws. In Ohio, if someone damages your tree, you can recover your actual damages (usually, what you paid for the tree or what it would cost to replace the tree). (To learn what you must prove in order to get actual damages, see Nolo’s article When a Neighbor Damages or Destroys Your Tree .) In some states,…

What are the laws on disputes between neighbors in Ohio?

A breakdown of Ohio laws on neighbor disputes involving trees, fences, and the right to farm. Please answer a few questions to help us match you with attorneys in your area.

Is it against the law to trim a neighbor’s tree?

You better bet that there are laws which cover such disputes between neighbors. Although specific laws vary from state to state. As a general rule, you are typically allowed to prune trees and shrubs up to the property line, as long as it is done in a manner that does not harm the tree.

A breakdown of Ohio laws on neighbor disputes involving trees, fences, and the right to farm. Please answer a few questions to help us match you with attorneys in your area.