Homeowners face fines for cutting down street trees
14 posts across 4 communities in the last 60 days; 50% from r/lawncare.
“My main point is if the tree is dangerous like OP said then it's not a good idea to pick at it with a shovel. It's likely not dangerous. I'm pointing out it's a bit absurd for OP to hold the opinion that the tree is dangerous but it's ok to rip at it with a shovel. [re: Is…”
“remove that tree on right front [re: What is going on here? (Houston, Tx area)]”
“Aint that the truth brother…. Sometimes I just want to be away from all people”
Several posts detail homeowners receiving fines from their city after removing tree roots while tilling, specifically impacting trees located in the right-of-way. The posts express frustration and concern about the penalties associated with this action. One post even mentions a specific hope that the homeowner will be fined.
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“My main point is if the tree is dangerous like OP said then it's not a good idea to pick at it with a shovel. It's likely not dangerous. I'm pointing out it's a bit absurd for OP to hold the opinion that the tree…”
“You know, I didn’t think about it. But it might be a good indicator that the ground has been deemed unfit to hold trees of large size. Also could be that that trees that have grown there have been taken down because it a dangerous spot.”
“This should not change the cost of the tree being taken down. The tree companies around you are overcharging for something that they really should not. It’s a single tree. It looks less than 100 feet tall and it might weigh 2000 pounds. Just kind of going off of the picture though. It would take me a pick up truck and a trailer and one chainsaw to take this tree down.”
“My Mum planted these trees for privacy and now I’m worried they’re going to get too big and out of control..can anyone advise me what’s best to do with them? Thanks submitted by /u/milodogg [link] [comments]”
“As said in the post I'm dutch, so I might have worded it wrong. In any case, the company we hired is licensed and works based national standards and requirements. So basically, they can prove that they know what they're doing. At least, they're supposed to...”