Large Dead Tree

[Kevin Dickson]

I have a 40 foot cottonwood on my lot, but very close to the property line.
It's been dead for a couple years, and is starting to lean a bit toward the neighbor's yard.

The Arborist says he needs a crane to remove it safely for $1900.

My insurance company was no help when I consulted them.

Once it falls, it will only cost $500 to clean up.

$1900 is just too much! The neighbor hasn't contacted me yet, but my tenants are concerned about it.

Any advice?

[Uwe K.]

The reason why you haven't heard from the neighbor is probably that the he got crushed under the tree...

Anyway, maybe now there is no real danger of falling anymore now that the top weight is gone?