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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> on behalf of Bryce Dille <Bryce@dillelaw.com><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, January 16, 2023 3:13 PM<br>
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<div dir="auto">I think it is clear under the Washington case that the one has the right to cut tree roots on their property up to the property line regardless of the damage to the tree however, the case law does not directly answer the question, which is if
the tree roots are removed and as a result, the tree falls down and damages property damage or causes personal injury and you can establish that the person removing the roots knew or should’ve known of this result is that person liable for the resulting damage.<br>
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<blockquote type="cite">On Jan 16, 2023, at 1:55 PM, Melody Tucker Law <melodytuckerlaw@hotmail.com> wrote:<br>
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Listmates, I have a question for the knowledgeable among you in tree law. </p>
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I received a call from a potential client who has property containing numerous large trees. The tree in question in this matter is fully on his own property but some roots do extend onto the neighbor's property, of course. The roots have done no damage, but
the neighbor has decided to cut the roots at the property line because he doesn't want them on his side of the fence. The PC is concerned that if those very large roots are cut, it could kill the tree eventually. Even of greater concern is that those are anchoring
roots and that tree will no longer be secure and could easily fall onto his house. </p>
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The neighbor is determined to cut the roots. PC would like to know what his legal standing is to 1- prohibit the neighbor from cutting the roots, or 2- what his recourse is should the roots be cut and the tree dies or falls onto his home. </p>
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All input, information, and citations if available, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. </p>
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