Encroachment
is the wrongful construction of a building or improvement owned over
the land another. For example: neighbors tree
branches hanging over your property line.
Be careful however, if
a tree branches are hanging over your property line and you trim
those branches you are the one liable if the tree dies. Therefore
you are liable for removal of such tree.
In many circumstannces
such encroachments end up in dispute and in court. Best approach is
to negotiate a removal of branches with your neghbor. If your
neighbor refuses to trim the branches, you are allowed to trim it
yourself.
