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November 8, 2007
Neighbor wants me to remove my tree
Got a letter from a coop whose backyard faces ours asking us to remove our ailanthus tree. They are afraid that this tree will fall and damage their property. Are we obligated to remove it -- I fear that this will cost thousands of dollars. Over the years, we have had some branches removed (though I can't recall whether it was only on our property or if some overhung the neighbors' yard. What is our obligation here? Thanks
October 31, 2007
Boiler RIP-Should I be suspicious?
We have (had) a very old boiler -- still had the place to put coal in, though it had been converted to gas. For years, we simply turned up the thermostat in the fall and it worked fine. This year, I decided to have a plumber get the boiler ready for heat season and generally checkt things out. He said it was fine and on Sunday, I turned on the heat for the first time. The basement flooded, the plumber returned and said our boiler had a crack and needed replacement. Could this possibly be a coincidence? The boiler has been shut off and we're attempting to get a new boiler installed. Any suggestions for vendors or brands? I obviously want to move quickly on this. Thanks.