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02-14-2019, 10:41 PM | #23 |
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Suddenly I realize how lucky I am to be able to cut up trees that fall near my yard and throw them in the woods.
If it was me i'd cut it up, then leave it down by the office for them to deal with claiming you and the neighbor called several times. Let them deal with it.
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02-15-2019, 02:03 PM | #27 |
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My god you guys pay a lot for that crap. I had half of a big maple come down last year so I bought a chainsaw and cut it up myself. Makes for some great firewood. Was pretty easy to get rid of, although it was enough to fill my truck bed for 2 trips.
I agree with the above about cutting and dumping it on the property management's doorstep as well, haha.
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02-15-2019, 04:22 PM | #28 | ||
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in all seriousness, it'd usually the arboring that's expensive (there's something about climbing a tree with a chainsaw and cutting the branch you're standing on that insurance companies get antsy about). If you just want what's fallen in your yard cut up and removed I'd start with a "free firewood, need it cut up and removed ASAP" advertisement on Craigslist (or gumtree or in the classifieds section of your penny saver, whatever is relevant in your area). |
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02-15-2019, 04:26 PM | #29 |
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Couldn't your insurance company get a hold of their insurance company?
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02-16-2019, 03:00 PM | #30 |
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Don't try to learn how to use a chainsaw on your own to save a few bucks; not the most high-tech thing, but they really can bite you very hard. I'd ask around to find the guy who wants to take it away for firewood (around here they leave their info at the hardware store bulletin boards, tack up signs, etc - not hard to find s/b).
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02-16-2019, 06:04 PM | #31 |
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Maybe it's different in Seattle but here in South Florida, this wouldn't even be a question. Debris on your property is your problem regardless of source and honestly I wouldn't even waste my time contacting a property manager for a rental property neighbor.
As far as a record of previous disrepair, I think the avenue there is to notify the municipality (in advance of an issue) and have a record of that notification. The municipality can cite the property owner or step in and correct it and bill them. Your insurance company can't really take corrective action for your neighboring property and they will stuck with a claim whether notified in advance or not.
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02-17-2019, 06:12 AM | #32 |
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Did this snowstorm take a lot of trees down? If so your chances of getting any satisfaction from suing or otherwise contacting the management agency are slim to none. If an act of nature caused a tree in her yard to fall into your yard, it is your responsibility to deal with it. So deal.
Out here in the hinterlands this kind of thing is rarely a problem. Trees fall, neighbors gather and clean them up, life goes on. |
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02-17-2019, 10:33 AM | #33 |
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as others have said responsibility will vary by State, maybe even by County. where i live responsibility attaches to the roots, including pruning to prevent encroachment for example. having the statutes on your side, unfortunately, is not always the same as obtaining satisfaction. as you're finding out.
if it was me, and reasonable requests (by email, so you have a record) were ignored, I'd take pictures, rent a chain saw, make pieces small enough to move, toss the debris over the property line. maybe hire a local urchin to help if the pile is big enough. just guessing that your time is way more valuable than attempting to improve this management co's sense of civic responsibility. |
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You don't tell us how much stuff is in your yard or how big around the stuff is.
Were it me, I'd contact your trash company to see if they haul away yard debris and if so can you simply put it in your trash can. Assuming yes to both questions, cut it up and throw it away. Then drink a few beers..... |
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take it as an opportunity to buy your first chainsaw. get a small one (they're easier to handle). I've never really liked using the angle grinder or circular saw, but chainsaws are fun! Just don't be an idiot - five minutes on YouTube will tell you how to not jam the bar - and always drink after using power tools, never before. |
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Appreciate everyone's feedback. Thank you! A few updates:
1) I do love how many people assume I don't have or cant use a chainsaw. Granted, this is a BMW forum and not a Ford Pickup forum so the chances are better that folks here don't count chainsaw mastery in their list of personal accomplishments. Not to fear, I have two chainsaws. The issues is not a lack of ability to take care of this myself, it's a lack of time and a lack of feeling like it should be my responsibility. 2) Spoke with my insurance company and this is 100% on me to take care of. Damn. Because there was no damage my insurance will not get involved. In the state of WA any debris in your yard from any source outside your yard is your problem. 3) Renter behind me texted me yesterday while I was driving home from Portland (about 2.5 hours from home) and told me she had emergency surgery over the weekend. Her 15 year old diabetic son was home alone over night and her few friends in the area (she just moved here from out of state) were all out of town. Hospital would not release her in an Uber; she needed a friend or family member to pick her up. Son is too young to drive. Poor lady. She got linked up with another neighbor and got a ride home before I could make it back to Seattle, but bottom line is I'm not going to bug her about this tree and I'm sure not going to just throw it over the fence and make it her problem. I'll chop it up this weekend and get someone to cart it away. 4) The remainder of the tree is leaning towards my house. Insurance said they WILL cover it if it falls and damages my fence or house (which it certainly will). They instructed me to take photos, document my concerns, and send in a certified letter to the property management company. If/when it falls (assuming the property management company does nothing) then they will go after them. That's about all I can do for now. |
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I'll try to get some photos. it's tough this time of year. It's dark when I leave for work, dark when I get home from work, and I've been out of town the last couple weekends. It's been about 3 weeks since I saw the outside of my house in the daylight!
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02-20-2019, 05:03 PM | #43 |
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Around here there has been SO MUCH RAIN over the past year that even perfectly healthy looking trees may be in danger of toppling. The ground is just so saturated, so soft.
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Anticlimactic Update: Yard clean up crew came out today. $250. It's done. Property management company never responded. I'm done, yard is clean, I've moved on. I am going to document the damaged, neglected, tree and send to the property management company and my insurance company.
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