Neighbor’s Tree Roots Cause Injury, Am I the A**hole for Removing Them?

Moving into a house with a yard was exciting for my family. However, after my daughter broke her wrist tripping on a tree root, I had to take action. I removed some roots that were growing on the surface of my yard, which caused my neighbor to flip out . He accused me of killing his tree and demanded I pay for its removal. My wife and I disagree, we believe our neighbor is just being a jerk. Removing a few roots won’t hurt a tree that big, and it was in our yard after all. Do you think I’m the a**hole for removing the roots? Read the full story now.

New homeowner discovers challenges of yard work with mature trees

Root problem: Dealing with neighbor’s tree roots encroaching property.

Dangerous tree roots injure child, removing them justified ❌

Taking matters into my own hands: removing dangerous tree roots

Removing neighbor’s roots after injury: reasonable or rude?

Removing dangerous roots or killing a tree?

Removing roots: necessary or harmful? Neighbor offers alternative solutions.

Refusing to pay for neighbor’s tree damage, fair or not?

Removing roots: justified or a**hole move?

Removing tree roots for kids’ safety or being a jerk?

Am I the a-hole for removing my neighbor’s tree roots?

Moving into a new home with a yard for the first time can be exciting, but when a neighbor’s tree roots become a tripping hazard, what do you do? For one Redditor, the answer was to remove them. But when the neighbor found out, he was less than pleased and accused the OP of killing his tree. The situation escalated to the point where the neighbor threatened to make the OP pay for the thousands of dollars it would cost to remove the tree if it died. While the OP’s wife thinks the neighbor is being unreasonable, the question remains: was it the right decision to remove the roots without asking for help? Join the debate in the comments below.

Removing neighbor’s tree roots without communication leads to conflict. YTA.

Removing tree roots without discussing with neighbor first? YTA.

Removing tree roots without consulting neighbor is a**hole move

Removing neighbor’s tree roots? YTA according to commenters ⚠️

Neighbor called out for removing tree roots without permission

Removing tree roots jeopardizes stability. YTA according to consensus.

Neighbor’s tree roots cause injury, but OP removed them and killed the tree YTA and now may pay for it

Arborist claims OP killed tree by removing surface roots. YTA explained.

Neighbor’s tree roots cause injury, but YTA for removing them

Destroying a tree because your child fell? YTA indeed.

Neighbor’s tree roots cause injury, OP removes them without consulting neighbor. YTA

Getting to the root of the problem

OP may need to apologize and make amends with neighbor

Tree law enthusiasts unite! ‍⚖️

Neighbor warns OP of potential financial consequences for removing tree.

Commenter calls out OP’s smug attitude and predicts karma.

Tree law is no joke, better be friendly with neighbors

Removing neighbor’s tree roots could lead to costly consequences

Tree removal laws can be costly, OP may have messed up

Commenter calls out OP for potential consequences with tree removal

Don’t mess with trees YTA for not respecting nature.

Removing tree roots without neighbor’s permission: soft YTA

Legal expert advises apology to neighbor over tree roots dispute.

Always talk to your neighbor first

Removing neighbor’s tree roots without prior talk makes YTA.

Don’t be the self-righteous new neighbor ❤️

Removing tree roots: YTA and could face legal consequences ⚠️

Commenter sarcastically calls OP out, receives witty reply.

Tree law is serious business, YTA. Don’t mess with nature

Neighbor suggests filling with soil and talking to them first.

Removing neighbor’s tree roots: YTA and potentially liable

Removing the roots can kill the tree and cost you dearly

Knock on the neighbor’s door, explain the situation and apologize

Redditors anticipate a juicy r/legaladvice post, while calling out the OP for being unfriendly with their neighbor.

Removing roots without permission can create unsafe environment. YTA.

Removing neighbor’s tree roots? YTA if you didn’t hire pro

Important advice for new homeowners to do their research first.

Removing neighbor’s tree roots without permission and being rude, YTA

Consider hiring a tree expert to avoid legal trouble later

Neighbor’s tree roots cause injury, but YTA for removing them

Commenter suggests OP should move back to apartment, YTA response.

Removing tree roots? YTA and could face legal consequences ⚖️

Parent prioritizes child safety, but at what cost?

Commenter questions OP’s credentials, deems them the a-hole

Commenter calls out OP for removing neighbor’s tree roots

Neighbor warns of expensive consequence for removing tree roots, calls OP an a**hole

Removing neighbor’s tree roots without talking first? YTA

Don’t be a tree-tor, consider the park’s raised roots

Cross post to r/treelaw before removing tree roots

Ignoring tree law for revenge? YTA might pay $$$

Neighbor’s tree roots cause injury, but YTA for removing them

Talk to your neighbor before removing tree roots.

Neighbor warns homeowner of potential consequences for removing tree roots.

Neighbor calls out OP for tree removal, tensions rise

Removing neighbor’s tree roots without authorization is illegal. YTA.