Question: Two large common property trees are blocking views and sunlight in our 5 lot scheme. The majority want them trimmed, but two owners disagree and say we cannot trim the trees. How do we proceed? In a block of 5 units, we have two trees in our common garden. The trees have grown…
Question: One townhouse in our complex has a tree growing within their lot that is now covering a section of the roof and contributing to blocked gutters. Can you please confirm whether or not it is the unit owner or the Strata’s responsibility to prune the offending tree? Answer: Once you determine where the tree…
Question: In a duplex, we each have exclusive use of our yard and garden. Isn’t this therefore our responsibility to maintain? The other lot owner would like the owners corporation to remove a tree. I live in a duplex. Both units have exclusive use of their yard and gardens. The owner of the other unit…
Question: We (a unit block of 9) have seven original established palms growing out of a privately owned lot. A lot owner owners the trees to 2.4 m, but above 2.4m the palms are in common property airspace. Do these existing trees, or trees that have been there 5 to 30 years before a…