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Cynthia Lawrence

Are you allowed to prune your neighbor's tree? I asked the experts

Man cutting back overgrown tree.

With warmer temperatures on the way, it’s the ideal time to get outdoors and do those gardening tasks that you’ve put off. Be it cutting back trees and overgrown branches, mowing your lawn or sprucing up your backyard — you’ll want to ensure it’s summer-ready.

But if next door’s overgrown trees or shrubs are "trespassing" into your yard, you’re probably wondering if you’re allowed to prune your neighbor's foliage? In fact, this is a common dilemma for homeowners unsure if they're within their rights to do so. After all, the last thing you want are neighborhood wars!

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