 Trimming trees (by Sheryl C [TX]) Jul 18, 2024 6:25 PM
 Trimming trees (by Bonanza [NC]) Jul 18, 2024 6:38 PM
Trimming trees (by Allym [NJ]) Jul 18, 2024 6:48 PM
Trimming trees (by Deanna [TX]) Jul 18, 2024 7:59 PM
Trimming trees (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Jul 18, 2024 8:08 PM
Trimming trees (by Sheryl C [TX]) Jul 18, 2024 9:30 PM
Trimming trees (by Sheryl C [TX]) Jul 18, 2024 9:30 PM
Trimming trees (by Busy [WI]) Jul 19, 2024 1:28 PM
Trimming trees (by Sheryl C [TX]) Jul 19, 2024 7:40 PM
Trimming trees (by Sheryl C [TX]) Posted on: Jul 18, 2024 6:25 PM
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We've had some crazy weather actually all across the globe, Texas is no exception. In the past we had paid to have limbs trimmed and/or removed after a storm. I have a tenant asking that we trim or remove a tree so her car does not sustain damage in the event of another storm. My question is, is that part of the expense and responsibility of living in a house rather than an apartment or should be a Landlord expense?
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Trimming trees (by Bonanza [NC]) Posted on: Jul 18, 2024 6:38 PM
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Seems prudent for the land lord to be mindful of trees that could damage his/her house. If the tree looks sick, likely to cause damage, I'd take care of it.
The older I get, the less I like trees anywhere on a property. Don't like them near the foundation, overhanging the roof, near the waste or septic lines. Don't like them sam I am. --65.188.xxx.xxx |
Trimming trees (by Allym [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 18, 2024 6:48 PM
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How much will you lose if she leaves your place empty? How much is cost of removing tree vs the rent she pays all year and to find another tenant? Or can you relocate her parking space? --173.61.xxx.xxx |
Trimming trees (by Deanna [TX]) Posted on: Jul 18, 2024 7:59 PM
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In my part of Texas, there are a lot of dead limbs that were damaged in the last two major freezes.
I give my tenants the responsibility to maintain the yard, shrubs, and trees as necessary. If the utility companies are asking for permission to trim, they have the ability to give permission directly. If they see something dangerous, they can take care of it. If they see something that annoys them, they have the ability to make it go away.
That said, I also take the initiative to do maintenance on my trees, especially in terms of cutting branches away from roofs.
However, now that you've been alerted to a possible problem that she's concerned a branch might fall in her driveway and smash her car--- you have additional liability should a branch fall in her driveway and smash her car. However, at the same time, she also has an awareness that if she parks in a certain spot, she runs the risk of having a limb fall on her car and smash it.
But that's not really a good situation to be in, where you both have a degree of liability. You know what your tree is like, whether the limb in question is alive or diseased or dead, the balance of the tree, and so on. If it's otherwise alive and healthy, I would be most likely to cut it back and take some of the weight off it. If it's dead, I'd have it removed. But then in future leases for future tenants, I would spell it out in black and white-- "tenant shall be responsible for all tree maintenance in the future"--- presuming that you rent to an affluent enough class of tenant who can absorb random tree maintenance without flinching. --137.118.xx.xxx |
Trimming trees (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: Jul 18, 2024 8:08 PM
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If you know the tree is dead or dying, it is your job to mitigate risk. But if the tree is healthy, it is the tenants job to have comprehensive insurance coverage. You don't insure tenant property. Any tree can be considered dangerous.
--24.101.xxx.xxx |
Trimming trees (by Sheryl C [TX]) Posted on: Jul 18, 2024 9:30 PM
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Thank you for the prompt and useful reply to my question about the trimming of trees. I obviously was not asking should I protect the my own property or the roof on my own house. It is a live tree at the end of the driveway. I like one of the comments that any tree can cause an issue at any time. The beauty of trees is the limbs,the leaves,I don't think I inferred that the tree nor any of the limbs were dead. The tenant has pointed out limbs she wants removed. I know lawn maintenance is a requirement, but, I will review if tree care is specified. We'll figure it out, again thanks for the input. --99.113.xxx.x |
Trimming trees (by Sheryl C [TX]) Posted on: Jul 18, 2024 9:30 PM
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Thank you for the prompt and useful reply to my question about the trimming of trees. I obviously was not asking should I protect the my own property or the roof on my own house. It is a live tree at the end of the driveway. I like one of the comments that any tree can cause an issue at any time. The beauty of trees is the limbs,the leaves,I don't think I inferred that the tree nor any of the limbs were dead. The tenant has pointed out limbs she wants removed. I know lawn maintenance is a requirement, but, I will review if tree care is specified. We'll figure it out, again thanks for the input. --99.113.xxx.x |
Trimming trees (by Busy [WI]) Posted on: Jul 19, 2024 1:28 PM
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I love trees for the shade, the subtle sounds of wind passing through, and the beauty. Some people just don’t like nature, and tenants sometimes fall in that camp. Me? I prune up my trees for the health of the tree, to protect property, including tenants’ cars, and to keep line of sight clear where it needs to be.
If a tenant makes a request, I will take a look, and depending if it makes sense for my criteria, I’ll either trim or not trim. I have some tenants that love the trees, shrubs, flowers, and some that wish the whole place was paved.( but then they grip when its hot too. Oi!) --172.59.xx.xxx |
Trimming trees (by Sheryl C [TX]) Posted on: Jul 19, 2024 7:40 PM
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Makes sense. Yes sometimes it's a catch 22 the trees helping shade the house which equals lower utilities in the summer vs the storm season when trees are tossed and blown about --99.113.xxx.x |
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