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Originally Posted by Gumby
What's a nice way of informing my neighbour that I want to trim her trees/bushes that have grown on to my side of the property? I'm not really asking for permission...
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City of Vancouver has no Bylaws for this situation. It's strictly a civil matter, just simple tell your neighbour, hey I noticed some of your trees/bushes are encoraching onto my property, are you ok If I trim some of it back myself?
FYI from City Website.
What can I do if my neighbour's tree branches are overhanging my roof, sundeck, etc.? What can I do if the neighbor tree roots are cracking my sidewalk?
The best way to resolve an issue with your neighbor about overhanging tree branches or invasive roots is to discuss the situation and agree to a solution that serves both parties. Issues that arise between neighbours are more easily resolved if both neighbours use common sense and are willing to compromise. Neighbor to neighbor conflicts about trees overgrowing a property line is regarded as a civil matter and therefore the City of Vancouver cannot intervene on behalf of either neighbour. For disputes involving leaves, branches or root encroachments, the laws of ownership and trespass can be legally complicated. It is recommended that a consulting arborist and/or a lawyer be contacted for further guidance. The City of Vancouver recommends that any tree maintenance be carried out in responsible manner using accepted arboricultural practices.
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Tips and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Tree By-Law