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Cynthia Lawrence

Is it OK to cut my neighbors' overhanging bushes? I asked the experts to find out if I'm within my rights

Man trimming overgrown bushes in garden.

Are your neighbors' overgrown bushes invading your backyard? If you’re tempted to get out your best pruning shears or trimmers, and take matters into your own hands, you might want to think again.

Similar to knowing your legal rights for painting shared fences, you’ll need to know the rules for trimming your neighbors' overgrown bushes if it encroaches onto your property. This is especially the case if you want to avoid any neighborhood disputes.

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