Neighbors tree fell

[Tim B.]

Hi folks. I am a new landlord and don't know all of the ins and outs, I've found that this is a great place to get advice from the more seasoned landlords.

My tenants called and said that a tree had fallen in the yard. The tree was actually in my neighbors back yard and has been leaning over my property for several years but it was a healthy tree. The recent ice in NC has apparently been too much for it and it fell into my yard. My question is: Who is responsible for cleaning it up? I am in another state and we never really knew those neighbors (their property is behind ours) so I can't really contact them directly.

Thanks in advance for the input.