Live Wire: Fallen tree responsibility depends on circumstances
Q: If a tree on another person’s property falls on my house, who is responsible for the repair? — J.D.W., FayettevilleA: In most cases, your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance would pay for repairs, although the condition of the tree and the reason for it falling would play into the situation.According to a number of sources, mostly on law firm websites, if a healthy tree that has shown no sign of instability falls […]
