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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Here are three cases talking about dangerous trees. <b><i>Albin v. The National Bank of Commerce of Seattle, </i></b>60 Wn.2d 745, 375 P.2d 487 (1962); <b><i>Lewis v. Krussel, </i></b>101 Wn. App. 178, 2 P.3d 486 (2000); and <b><i>Rosengren v. City of Seattle, </i></b>149 Wn. App. 565, 205 P.3d 909 (2009). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I believe the tree owner must have knowledge that the tree is defective to be held liable for damages. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I don’t have the cites in front of me, but a recent case said a property owner who trimmed branches to such an extent that the tree died was liable for damages; whereas, a person who cut out trespassing roots, causing the tree to die, was not liable. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jeff Davis<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Michael Brandt<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 15, 2019 1:05 PM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Tree law/insurance intersection<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You need to have an arborist determine if any of the trees of concern can be deemed “dangerous trees” if you want to make sure the neighbor with the trees would be held liable after receiving notification of the nature of the tree, although damages for trespass would still be obtainable if damages are caused. Would trimming the branches that overhang the client’s property increase the likelihood of where the tree would fall if it went over? If so, you have the right to trim trees and roots if it does not kill the tree.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I have communicated with a similarly situated neighbor and had them allow my client to have the trees of concern removed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe Script";color:#1F497D'>Michael D. Brandt</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe Script";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>BRANDT LAW GROUP</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>1200 - 5th Avenue, Suite 1950<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Seattle, Washington 98101<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>206.441.5739<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>206.299.9115 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><a href="http://www.brandtlawgroup.com/"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.brandtlawgroup.com</span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=246 height=130 style='width:2.5625in;height:1.3541in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D55380.DE4A0590" alt="Description: BPLogoTag4Email"></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>The information contained in this e-mail and in any attached document(s) is CONFIDENTIAL and may be protected by attorney-client privilege and/or the work-product doctrine. The e-mail (and attached document(s)) is intended for use by the person(s) to whom this e-mail is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of such e-mail and/or document(s) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail and/or any attached document(s) in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at (206) 441-5739.</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Craig Blackmon<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 15, 2019 12:31 PM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBARP] Tree law/insurance intersection<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Would the neighbor even be liable? If there is no sign of distress and no way of predicting failure, I don't think the owner is liable for damage caused by a falling tree. Obviously, "signs of distress" is a genuine issue of fact....<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>And maybe I am mistaken?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Craig<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Craig Blackmon, Attorney at Law<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.seattlepropertylawyer.com/" target="_blank">Seattle Real Estate Lawyer</a></span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121'>92 Lenora St. (The Makers Space, a shared work environment) </span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121'>Seattle WA 98121</span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121'>Office/Cell: </span><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>(206) 369-5949 Fax: (206) 770-7328 <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><a href="https://twitter.com/LawyerBroker" target="_blank">@LawyerBroker</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><a href="http://www.seattlepropertylawyer.com/blog?category=Buy+without+an+Agent" target="_blank">How to Buy Without an Agent</a> | <a href="http://www.seattlepropertylawyer.com/blog?category=Sell+FSBO" target="_blank">How to Sell FSBO</a> | <a href="http://www.seattlepropertylawyer.com/blog?category=Real+Estate+Glossary" target="_blank">RE Glossary</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication is a private, confidential electronic communication encompassed by 18 USC 2510. 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Neighbor across the alley, (the alley is drivable, paved, utilities run under); neighbor has an enormous elm tree that extends over part of the alley. The elm is squarely on neighbor’s property, within a fenced yard. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>PC is concerned about damage to their backyard, garage, and a small trailer parked within their yard. If tree falls and hits their yard (it is tall enough to hit most of PC backyard if it fell right), PC fears homeowners insurance may not cover damage to above-items. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Does anyone have any thoughts on this? 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