Hazardous tree on neighbors property line.

[Loren Perez]

Have a question and was looking for some direction. I had my property lines survey on a rental property and found out that a tree in the middle of the fence line is actually on my neighbors property and not both of ours as I originally thought. The tree is a hazard, leaning towards my home and covered in vines. I offered to split the cost to remove it and she had originally agreed and then said she would do it on her own. I have all my communication via text. She has not removed it and it’s been 3 months. Should the next step be to send a certified letter, and should something happen she would be responsible due to negligence? Am I good with just the text message communications?

Any help is appreciated.

[Loren Perez]

@Ken Nin thanks Ken! That’s what I’m thinking. However, I am no longer willing to split the cost with her. I feel like she wasted my time and it would have been cheeper to cut it down when I had my others cut since they offered bulk discount. And you’re correct, the tree is on her property so I’m allowed to trim but can’t enter her property without permission.