Can I cut the roots of my neighbour's tree if they're in my garden? I asked a legal and environmental expert to find out

Red brick house exterior with tree and lawn.

If your neighbour's tree roots have been bothering you lately, you're probably itching to get the garden tools out and take care of the problem yourself.

But before you do, it's important to get clued up on the legal stuff around whether you can cut your neighbour's tree. This will avoid any unwanted confrontations and, in some cases, hefty fines.