From the Forum: Should Builders Replace a Neighbor's Tree Cut Down for Development?
A Brownstoner reader has a backyard tree that may need to be cut down due to developers making way for condos next door. cbarm says: An adjoining lot has been under construction with a new set of condos for most of the summer. This project includes a driveway that will run between my building and…
A Brownstoner reader has a backyard tree that may need to be cut down due to developers making way for condos next door.
cbarm says:
An adjoining lot has been under construction with a new set of condos for most of the summer. This project includes a driveway that will run between my building and theirs. As the crew has begun to prepare to pour the driveway it has put a very large tree in my backyard at risk. I understand that this is unavoidable and for both the safety of my building and theirs I’m leaning to letting them remove it. My question for everyone is what should I demand from the builder to do this? A new tree is a must but is there any standard on how this is addressed?
If the homeowner allows the builders to remove the tree, can they demand a replacement? Share your thoughts in the original post.
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You need representation. A developer can’t remove trees because it’s “necessary.” They will try every trick in the book to bully you or sweet-talk you to get what they need. Speaking from recent experience, we received very fair compensation from a developer who was building next to our house, and who put our 100′ foot maple at risk. We had a contract with built-in triggers over a period of time.
Please get an attorney and don’t try to handle it yourself!
I would get it in writing before they remove the old tree.