My neighbor's tree looks like it's going to fall on my house. What should I do?
Home Owners are responsible for maintaining trees on their property. Legally, they have 2 duties: 1) make reasonable inspections and 2) take care to ensure your trees are safe. Therefore, if a reasonable inspection shows that the tree could be a hazard or dangerous, your neighbor is responsible for the tree removal. If your neighbor does not remove the dangerous tree, and the tree does in fact cause damage, your neighbor can be held liable.
If you have spoken to your neighbor about the tree issue, and he or she has not done anything about it you do have laws that protect you. The tree may constitute a nuisance, by interfering with your use and enjoyment of your own home and/or property. You could file a nuisance claim, and if the court finds that the true is a nuisance, the court may order the tree removed.
Hopefully, you will not have to go that far. Most cities have ordinances prohibiting property owners from keeping dangerous conditions on their property. If you call your municipality, they may remove the tree themselves or order your neighbor to do it.
Utility companies may also have an interest in the tree's removal if the tree's condition threatens any of its equipment. A simple call to a utility company may prompt them to remove the tree themselves.
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