Harassed by Angry Neighbor Demanding Tree Removal

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2021
  • In this video, I am harassed by an angry Karen that thinks his tree removal should be free.
    Our client in this video is a nonprofit organization fighting the epidemic of drug addiction in our country. It is a former crackhouse now operating as a sober living home (Joes House) in honor of the founders deceased son who died of a drug overdose. Hamms Arborcare has supported them in the past and has offered to be sponsor at this year’s fundraiser.
    Https://www.hammsarborcare.com
    Kevin Hamm ISA Board Certified Master Arborist WI-0317B is an arborist cut from the cloth of rugged individualism. Never having worked in a tree company other than his own, he modeled himself after the teaching of Arboricultural legends Ken Palmer and Rip Tompkins and ArborMaster(R) Training. After seeing them live at a day conference in the mid 1990’s in Wisconsin, the way they did it became the way it was done. After attempting to launch a nationwide contractor model for tree care, Kevin returned again to an employee model in April of 2019. He began by sending his son Taylor and Son-in-law Eli to an ArborMaster(R) Training to ensure the legacy of information would continue. His company Hamm’s ArborCare, Inc. as of June 2021 is a TCIA Accredited Company. We hope to bring the results of this heritage to our subscribers. Come join us at Game of Trees.
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  • @BobbyJames-fv9tn
    @BobbyJames-fv9tn 3 місяці тому +11

    You should go back to school dude you are giving them wrong information yes they are different trees but they do counterbalance each other that other tree that you're leaving has no roots coming this way because of that other tree you are lying and you are deceiving this man big time I hope you before someone gets hurt

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  3 місяці тому +46

      Bobby, you need to watch more of my videos. I made up with this guy and took down the other half. I excavated the stump to reveal that I spoke the truth. Experience doesn’t lie Bobby. 😃 thanks for the comment ua-cam.com/video/H9y-PW7t3oY/v-deo.htmlsi=CSZE8xGW03sDKevH

    • @johncollins6755
      @johncollins6755 3 місяці тому +13

      ...actually Bobby James...with the tree in that condition, it definitely is a hazardous situation. Because the tree has grown on the gents property, and is easily identifiable as such...HE IS responsible for the costs of removing such hazard...he should be grateful that the woman undertook the cost of the removal. Had she notified the City and had inspectors come out, he would have been required under City code to have it removed and the cost would have been all his......

    • @955701
      @955701 3 місяці тому +4

      And you. Think. The roots. Do… what? Counterbalance the other tree?
      Please show your work. My structural and statics engineering courses didn’t cover this fantastic discovery of yours.
      Please explain how removing the top of an adjacent tree causes a root systems magic ability to cantilever a separate tree to suddenly disappear.
      It’s more likely the two tree were undermining each other’s balanced growth and removing one made things better, not worse. Not much better though. So when the other falls you magicians will still claims it’s because of removing the other tree.
      Sheer ignorance.

    • @davidbarlow372
      @davidbarlow372 3 місяці тому +4

      you wrong Bobby what are you talking about

    • @woody816
      @woody816 2 місяці тому +1

      Look up anything about tree roots and be amazed by just how incredibly huge they are.
      There will be dozens of massive root systems down there all anchored to mother earth

  • @j.w.3345
    @j.w.3345 2 роки тому +2334

    I had a nasty neighbor who thought he was a lawyer. He and his Karen wife gave me a hard time about everything. Right down to "You cant change your oil on your truck in your driveway". I ended up getting a restraining and no trespass order on them. But the verbal abuse continued from the property line. So I put up a stockade fence. (That's a great story in itself) After a few years I ended up getting a job offer and moved to the country surrounded by a wildlife reservation. My old house was sold to a wonderful young family. The woman was a very sharp young lawyer, and her husband was a police officer. After two attempts at causing trouble for the new family, (and the two law suites against the old neighbors........the old neighbors lost both) my old neighbors, moved away! WIN, WIN!!

    • @asantesamuel13
      @asantesamuel13 2 роки тому +105

      You gotta love to see the busybody Karens lose 😎

    • @vallee7966
      @vallee7966 2 роки тому +4

      That story warms my heart. Hear that Linda & John? I curse you to your graves, which I will spit on.

    • @ercokatty
      @ercokatty 2 роки тому +55

      I wish people would stop calling women that. The guy was more of a jerk than she was, even though they were both unkind.

    • @qua7771
      @qua7771 2 роки тому +4

      @@ercokattyIf you get called Karen a lot, there is a reason. You must be "that neighbor". Stop being a Karen, and the world will quit calling you one. There should be a rehab for people like you.

    • @jt1364
      @jt1364 2 роки тому +25

      @@ercokatty not only that but it's so last year.

  • @christinebaker7543
    @christinebaker7543 Рік тому +82

    That neighbor is terrible man. He is nothing but trouble.
    I love your wisdom.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      Here’s two more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
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      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

    • @mcdlb181
      @mcdlb181 2 місяці тому +1

      And don’t forget his patriotism/ flag flier

  • @Helfirehydra
    @Helfirehydra Рік тому +40

    This guy seems like the kind of guy that would park his boat under a tree during a hurricane

  • @ChahtaAnumpa
    @ChahtaAnumpa Рік тому +283

    I paid to have a tree removed on my property that had NO BEARING or safety issue to MY property but was a major risk to my neighbor. He is a retired marine and his wife died 3 years ago so he is alone and on a fixed income. If anything happened to his property from damage it could ruin him. I paid to remove the tree and wow it’s expensive but worth it. He came over like a couple days later and thanked me profusely. I’ve been that man’s neighbor for 37 years now. Since I was a kid. When my parents retired I bought the house. Let me tell you being on good terms with your neighbors is ESSENTIAL to having a happy life. Don’t be like those assholes because one day you’ll need to count on your neighbor for something and trust me they will remember your actions. That same marine saved my ass when I was 17 and drunk at a party and didn’t know who to call to get home. I called him at 3 am and he picked up and didn’t judge me and got me home safe and sound. Never once told my parents either but he told me as a man I should tell them. He was a role model to me and I’m damn proud to have him as my neighbor. Idk why I felt so inclined to write this but here it is lol

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +19

      It’s a great story, thank you. Someone likely benefited from it

    • @heatherclayton-callaghan4270
      @heatherclayton-callaghan4270 Рік тому +14

      @A weeb god with a tra....
      I'm an old woman but this made me cry. I don't know why but it sure struck a chord in my heart. Maybe I see in you what I had in mind for my son to be , but who never made it past 25yrs old before he took his life. Whatever the reason, THANKYOU Sir for sharing and God bless that marine neighbour. 🇦🇺🤗💞🙏✌️👍👏🇺🇲

    • @jostouw4366
      @jostouw4366 Рік тому +10

      Good neighbours are a blessing.

    • @bch5513
      @bch5513 Рік тому +2

      And you would have been financially liable anyway but good you took care of it

    • @marioga90
      @marioga90 Рік тому +3

      If the tree would of fallen and it was your responsibility you would be liable. They would most likely sue you and home owners insurance would kick in that instance. Bet you any money if his boat was in that danger he would fix it an instant. I hope karma doesn’t bite him in the end.

  • @norbertriojas
    @norbertriojas 2 роки тому +2003

    As a homeowner, if that was my tree and on my property line, I would immediately have it removed for the safety of my neighbor and their property. I would be ashamed and embarrassed otherwise. Shame on him and his snotty wife!

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  2 роки тому +60

      I can truly relate Norbert. One of our core values is Extreme ownership and it would compel me to do as you have said. instagram.com/tv/CXGmjZ7JD4v/?. Thanks for your comment!

    • @johncollins7044
      @johncollins7044 2 роки тому +31

      I agree - I would do the same. That said, how does an ethical, moral and good values based neighbor pay Mr.Game of Trees in those tight situations? This is not cheap work and I would loose sleep knowing 5,000lbs of tree will fall on my neighbors garage before figuring out my financial solution.
      I'm a newbie homeowner.

    • @nmopzzz
      @nmopzzz 2 роки тому +76

      @@johncollins7044 Here is AZ, if the neighbors tree is hanging over my fence, I can trim to the fence. I have done it to my neighbors oak on one side and my other neighbor has done it to my tree that is hanging over his pool. I have no issues with it either way.

    • @waynegriswold8953
      @waynegriswold8953 2 роки тому +23

      @@nmopzzz i live in tucson and i researched about trimming trees coming across property lines, and what he says in the video about if you trim and kill the tree than its on you is true here. dont believe everything you hear.

    • @59jm24
      @59jm24 2 роки тому +34

      I would propose that we share cost, we both win.

  • @jackieraulerson2005
    @jackieraulerson2005 Рік тому +373

    “I’m not trying to be difficult” means I’m going to be a pain in the ass.
    Great job

    • @tinderbox218
      @tinderbox218 Рік тому +8

      "Yes you are."

    • @MarijnvdSterre
      @MarijnvdSterre Рік тому +9

      Not trying, I know I am!

    • @jonmiguel
      @jonmiguel Рік тому +5

      What he really meant is "I'm too cheap to pay you to take down the other side so if it unbalances and falls I want you to pay for all the damages so lets get it on the record."

    • @circusboy90210
      @circusboy90210 Рік тому +2

      means he's not going to be railroaded and taken advantage of.

    • @jaqenhghar6244
      @jaqenhghar6244 Рік тому +4

      @@circusboy90210 because that’s what he does to others.

  • @OrchardcottagefarmCo
    @OrchardcottagefarmCo Рік тому +73

    It's really sad that the couple cares so little about their neighbors safety. All they care about is their own pocketbook.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +2

      Here’s two more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
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      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

    • @rustyBdTZ
      @rustyBdTZ Рік тому

      @@GameofTrees the ignorance of angry neighbor once he is on notice of the danger is amazing. Like the good neighbor, I would have mitigated the damage and been reimbursed by angry neighbor or his insurance. My lawyer would of been paid also by them.

  • @trading3072
    @trading3072 Рік тому +102

    I can't believe the dude with the boat can't take ownership of a tree planted on his property. It floors me the level of slimeball trying to get out of paying money to do the right thing.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      Here’s a follow up on the situation. ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html

    • @jxmai7687
      @jxmai7687 Рік тому +1

      yes, if part of the tree grown over to the neighbor, the neighbor has the right to remove it.

    • @sandspar
      @sandspar Рік тому +3

      That's a big part of why he has a nice house and a boat. If he was a working man he wouldn't be such an A$$.

    • @user-dk9or8sk1x
      @user-dk9or8sk1x 7 місяців тому

      @@sandspar You really think a working man can't have a nice house and boat? Where do you live, Britain?

    • @sandspar
      @sandspar 7 місяців тому +1

      @@user-dk9or8sk1x Has nothing to do with having it, just a comment on how he probably got it. If he was a working man he would be more respectful to others, he's a jerk, jack leg contractor type, I live in God's country, thanks for asking.

  • @macsloan58
    @macsloan58 2 роки тому +376

    “I’m not trying to be difficult.”
    I’m just being a total shit stain instead. 😁

    • @johnkreider3860
      @johnkreider3860 2 роки тому +4

      🤣

    • @dharmaslife3361
      @dharmaslife3361 2 роки тому +13

      That there was the perfect example of a gaslighting narcissist telling you he’s not doing exactly what he’s doing

    • @ericholdsworth6611
      @ericholdsworth6611 2 роки тому +7

      I'm not trying to be difficult, I'm pretty dammed good at, so good in fact I don't even try. LOL

    • @jeff-ji3kh
      @jeff-ji3kh 2 роки тому +4

      he disagreed with everything by saying " I understand" LOL

    • @macsloan58
      @macsloan58 2 роки тому +2

      @@jeff-ji3kh That’s a great observation. I hadn’t noticed that.

  • @jacobcarter5923
    @jacobcarter5923 2 роки тому +149

    "I'm not trying to be difficult" that is literally exactly what you're doing

    • @deborahvretis3195
      @deborahvretis3195 Рік тому +1

      If you really listen to someone like this, they will tell you that they are doing exactly that.

    • @fallon7616
      @fallon7616 Рік тому

      Aren't you kind of the Karen 👍

  • @joycealonzo5245
    @joycealonzo5245 Рік тому +76

    What a mess to deal with nasty neighbors, I appreciate you standing your ground!! Hooray for arborists everywhere 😊

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Joyce, Here’s two more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
      ua-cam.com/video/F4-ZvXLwXCI/v-deo.html
      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

  • @johnscully1924
    @johnscully1924 Рік тому +64

    In the question of "how much can a tree cost?", a formerly wooded lot next to our property was sold for development. The home owner at the front corner of our lot asked to cut down a "crappy tree" on our property, just in from the corner. He wanted it down because it was shading his soon-to-be front yard.
    We said absolutely not - this is a very old, very valuable tree and would not be touched. Just to be sure, we sent this in writing, by certified letter.
    He hired a tree company, told them it was his tree and had them remove it while we were out of town.
    It was a 100+ foot tall, five foot diameter BLACK WALNUT. Likely one of the largest remaining in Ohio. If you just eyeballed it, the tree was something like 11,000 board feet. At something like $5 to $10 a board foot. as in "something like $100,000. And they had LET THE TREE COMPANY HAVE THE TRUNK (because they were idiots).
    So...we got an emergency order to stop the tree company from selling the log, and sued the property owner. The judge was a country guy and went ballistic when he saw photos of the tree and copies of the letter (with signed receipts). He gave us triple damages at $90,000 valuation ($270,000) plus the tree company had to return the log to us, which we sold for $67,000 (it was actually over 12,000 BF, but the tree company had cut it into shorter logs. If it was in 30' sections it would have been over $100K).
    The property owners went bankrupt and had to move.
    so...not exactly common, but "the wrong tree" can cost you a lot.

    • @curtzeek8818
      @curtzeek8818 Рік тому +1

      What state do you live in. I'm in Pa. and we have that triple damage in our laws. I had a woman next door to me that had a chain link fence up and I hated it. I planted a row of arbs along it so I wouldn't have to see it. She came out one day with spray paint and said she was going to paint her fence. She sprayed my arbs also. I went to a lawyer friend of mine and he told me any damages would be tripled automatically. It was nice to hear.

    • @jKLa
      @jKLa Рік тому +1

      Serves 'em right!

    • @sunriseboy4837
      @sunriseboy4837 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, well, I hope you bought some decent Scotch after that. I sure would have needed a few bottles of it, that's for sure!

    • @goodvibes4891
      @goodvibes4891 Рік тому +2

      that hurts me to read... Trees like that aren't something money can hardly even value; there's no getting a new one there without taking losses ecologically and financially across the board.. or waiting a century...

    • @threeboardsfour
      @threeboardsfour Рік тому +1

      I guess the neighbour figured that once the tree was gone there might be some arguing but not much more. It clearly never entered their mind that the tree might be worth a lot in timber. Surpirised the tree company didn't cut it to maximise value, but they were getting paid twice anyway. Trees like that, the loggers pay you to remove it.

  • @DarinNguyen
    @DarinNguyen Рік тому +178

    I used to own a house that has a large pine tree that grew right in the middle of the property line and was leaning toward the neighbor's house. I hired people to remove 7 trees on my property after I bought my house. Trying to be a friendly neighbor and because it was on the property line, I offered to remove the tree at my own expense and he told me that he would sue me if it damages his house. The kicker was his house was abandoned due to total damage from a fire. I left the tree alone and a year later, he demolished his house. In the process, he knocked on my door and asked if I wanted to remove the tree and split the expense. I reminded him what he told me and closed the door. Sometimes, people don't have the gratitude for what was offered to them.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +12

      Thanks for the story!

    • @billrose2083
      @billrose2083 Рік тому +3

      I LOVE this story. Some people......

    • @boxerblvd3514
      @boxerblvd3514 Рік тому

      Good for you 👍

    • @DarinNguyen
      @DarinNguyen Рік тому +11

      @@geosdev The tree did not affect my property one bit. There are certain people that you just have to avoid. They are too entitled, or just plane looney. Based on your colorful language, I guess you are one of those type of neighbors. If you call me an @$$ for not indulging someone who threatened to sue me when I was trying to be nice, than so be it. LOL

    • @user-dn9vd9xg9p
      @user-dn9vd9xg9p 2 місяці тому +2

      Ha! I also offered to pay 50% to cut 3 trees next to my house my neighbor planted 3 feet right next to our bedroom windows on property line. I think it was river birch trees. We lived in a neighborhood where the houses were close to each other. I offered to pay 50%. The roots began growing under my house and out the back yard. We couldn't even barely mow the yard without tripping on them. Then my house started cracking where the roots were growing in the bedroom. Then a limb fell and damaged my roof, not once but twice. She accepted my offer to pay 50%, finally 3 years later.. I was very patient with her. . I offered to find someone to cut the tree and she was adiment that she would do it and that was fine. A man arrived to give her a quote. It was evident they knew each other. . I was sitting on my back porch and he gave her a reasonable offer. Then she told him how terrible her neighbor was (me) and gave a sob story of her financial situation. She asked him to increase the quote and double it and when she got my 50%,it would be the amt of his original quote so she would not have to pay anything.. He agreed. Therefore I would be paying 100% of the bill . When I heard this, I learned how evil and crooked folks could be. She delivered the quote to me, and i told her when they are cut, call me and I will give 50% of his quote to her. When he was through, I gave him 50% of his original quote and told both of them that I heard their entire conversation. They were both in shock and silent. So she was still stuck with her half. Lesson learned. Many people are thieves and crooks..

  • @brianwilliam8971
    @brianwilliam8971 2 роки тому +512

    My neighbors on either side of me had a few big trees leaning over my property that were becoming a hazard. When their arborists showed up you know what I did? I introduced myself, unlocked all my gates, offered them access to my property from both sides, and told them thank you and be safe. No idea how people can be so un-neighborly.

    • @zeitgeistx5239
      @zeitgeistx5239 2 роки тому

      It's called NIMBY-ism and it's always been there. Looking up videos of parents holding up signs when the N word when school busing was a thing. School bussing was immediately killed in the courts because rich white parents don't want their children brushing shoulders with poor minority kids.

    • @dreddmann9292
      @dreddmann9292 Рік тому +30

      these days people are just assholes, even when walking along side of someone in a store for a few seconds, people just tend to make it awkward when it's really nothing. No one is intentially trying to invade your space, it's just a shared moment in time so there's no need for the long face. I mean we all share these side by side moments all the time everyday. For example we all do it all the time in our vehicles when we are on the freeway. There could be a racist driving along side a thief who is driving along side a sextet who is driving along side an off duty cop who is driving along side a mother driving her children driving along side a man going to work, We all share that same shared space everyday without letting our personal views get in the way of the flow, but as soon as people get out of there vehicles and do the same thing when walking, there's always going to be some asshole who just has to be an asshole. Like I said, in these days People are just assholes, and they are assholes for no real reason but just to be an asshole.

    • @catherinewilliams3850
      @catherinewilliams3850 Рік тому +5

      You are a good neighbour.

    • @mikem3875
      @mikem3875 Рік тому +10

      It amazes me how people can live just feet away from each other but yet be so indifferent towards each other. It's like, You have to look at each other every day so, how does that work?

    • @dalehodo3516
      @dalehodo3516 Рік тому +6

      I did the same when my neighbor had his tree cut. Was really a threat to my house, but easier for them to reach from my yard.

  • @jtmachete
    @jtmachete Рік тому +36

    There is nothing worse than having a bad neighbor

    • @ceepark114
      @ceepark114 4 місяці тому +2

      Because of the neighbors we ended up moving to the country where you can barely see a neighbor.

  • @patrickhull9231
    @patrickhull9231 Рік тому +40

    "I'm not trying to be difficult..." For a guy who isn't trying, you're making it look easy.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

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      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

  • @jennymcdonough2095
    @jennymcdonough2095 2 роки тому +575

    In all my 63 years I have never seen people take issues to such extremes like they do these days. Karen and his wife just HAD to come out and throw a tantrum.

    • @davidbooth4937
      @davidbooth4937 2 роки тому +23

      people like the BOAT people always try and use thier youtube law degree

    • @donnaviestenz7773
      @donnaviestenz7773 2 роки тому +14

      Try where I'm living and I'm in an HOA. Many residents here are all about themselves, making their own rules and bickering and badgering on line. Sadly this has happened in many instances.

    • @boysrback5690
      @boysrback5690 2 роки тому +12

      Evil manifesting daily. All out in the open.

    • @StrawberryFields4ever65
      @StrawberryFields4ever65 2 роки тому +28

      The problem is a generation of entitled people who want something for nothing and refuse to take responsibility for their property. It's unbelievable and so unnecessary. I mean, they could split the cost of having the entire hazard removed and save the drama for something much more important.

    • @colorocko1
      @colorocko1 2 роки тому +17

      Karen and his wife (that's hilarious btw!!) are just typical of a so called civilized American society. No common sense or a hint of trying to be community. Just horrible. I get more sick of being an American everyday.

  • @TCS86
    @TCS86 2 роки тому +437

    His tree, his responsibility. He’s lucky his neighbors are taking care of his tree that’s threatening their house.
    Kind of a jerk if you ask me.

    • @111Lky
      @111Lky 2 роки тому +9

      Have the exact same situation, he planted on property line -breaking french drain, blocking storm water drainage, tree is growing in my property..the neighbor is a total jerk

    • @pamelaremme38
      @pamelaremme38 Рік тому +5

      Kind of ??? that's an understatement.

    • @richardlambert1544
      @richardlambert1544 Рік тому

      Can't fix stupid

    • @MMCUSN
      @MMCUSN Рік тому +4

      Instead of realizing that the tree over the property line is a definite risk to his neighbor's home and working with them to take care of it they would rather be obstinate asses about it. How many times do you see news stories of falling limbs from storms not only damaging homes but cause injuries even deaths and this Kevin and Karen pair of armchair lawyers want to be jerks. Unreal.
      It's so easy to be easy going.

    • @michaelhaydenbell
      @michaelhaydenbell Рік тому +10

      ABSOLUTELY a jerk. And I can tell the type via a hundred other indicators without him even saying a word about it. Go Hogs.

  • @mdcclxxviepluribusunum1066
    @mdcclxxviepluribusunum1066 Рік тому +25

    “I’m not trying to be difficult”
    It’s clear he’s being as difficult as his mind can muster up

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +1

      😃 Here’s two more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
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      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

  • @scottpritchardthep.i.t.1436
    @scottpritchardthep.i.t.1436 Рік тому +12

    As soon as someone says "I'm not trying to be difficult" thats exactly what their trying to be.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

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  • @chrisw6164
    @chrisw6164 Рік тому +242

    “I took down another tree.”
    So what? And he deliberately parks his boat right under the tree that he thinks is going to fall down. Not only that, the guy is such a clown that another tree service left and didn’t want to deal with him. Incredible.

    • @DK-qx3lv
      @DK-qx3lv Рік тому +23

      He was hoping to pay the boat off 😂

    • @radon360
      @radon360 Рік тому +5

      From the looks of things, he still had his boat parked underneath the remaining half this past summer.

    • @Austin1990
      @Austin1990 Рік тому +8

      More likely, he would rather deal with the hassle of a claim and everything instead of mildly alter his behavior, like someone who thinks he is less of a man for moving out of someone else’s way on a sidewalk.

    • @user-dk9or8sk1x
      @user-dk9or8sk1x 7 місяців тому

      @@Austin1990 Well, just to note, you are less of a man if you're giving up more than half the sidewalk.

  • @moshunit96
    @moshunit96 2 роки тому +351

    I love how he has all that driveway but chooses to park his boat right under the tree that he knows is a problem(from 2 other arborists)and tries to lay responsibility on someone else. Might as well admit he's struggling with his boat payment.

    • @jurgostuff
      @jurgostuff 2 роки тому +37

      Insurance fraud, absolutely!

    • @kimdracula8229
      @kimdracula8229 Рік тому +16

      Exactly what I thought. And this video is proof that he's aware of it 😂

    • @2ndhandSue
      @2ndhandSue Рік тому +16

      @@kimdracula8229 - Oh, but he ain't gonna take the responsibility!!! No, he's going to dump that on that poor arborist he accosted on the driveway. It's as clear as bottled water that the ENTIRE tree was on his property but he was making the neighbors pay for removal of the half that was threatening their garage. People can be so ignorant.

    • @jerrykinnin7941
      @jerrykinnin7941 Рік тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @kristinachapman3034
      @kristinachapman3034 Рік тому

      Right, probably trying to collect insurance payout if tree falls on it. But this tree is his responsibility. Lazy moron.

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths Рік тому +9

    It is always a good idea to be nice to neighbors as much as possible and use kindness and not anger.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

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  • @guillehdz
    @guillehdz Рік тому +56

    "So, I just want you guys to know that if this hazardous tree that I haven´t taken care of and my neighbor is paying to get removed from his side falls on my side and on the boat that I deliberately parked under it, then i´m going to be blaming you guys"
    -A Karen neighbor´s logic

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +6

      And a number of commentators fail to observe those blatantly obvious truths 😂 nice post!

    • @Superduper666
      @Superduper666 10 місяців тому +2

      Lol. Love how you worded that.

  • @RayNomadic
    @RayNomadic Рік тому +328

    You were not being aggressive. You were being firm. You did great.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +10

      Thanks

    • @charminbutterfly32
      @charminbutterfly32 Рік тому +7

      Exactly 💯 agree !!!

    • @dukecity7688
      @dukecity7688 Рік тому +7

      You are solid. Not aggressive.
      Well done.

    • @palladini9718
      @palladini9718 Рік тому

      The Person holding the Camera, probably new 30 times more than that dickhead who was doing the arguing.

    • @user-dk9or8sk1x
      @user-dk9or8sk1x 7 місяців тому +1

      @@GameofTrees Here's how I would've spoken to him, in a very calm, moderate voice:
      1. "As a professional Arborist, who has testified as an expert witness in court cases involving tree damage, I can tell you that cutting off this one main trunk is not going to impact the other main trunk structurally at all. So my work here is not going to negatively impact you at all."
      2. "Because the trunk that goes into your neighbor's property is crossing his property line, and poses a potential hazard to his property, he has every right to cut off that trunk at his property line." (The fact that the property line goes up into the sky actually works in your client's favor here, not the neighbor's favor.)
      3. "Because the tree poses a potential hazard to my client's home, *you* might face liability if we don't cut this tree back, and some might argue it's your responsibility to to do, since it's ultimately your tree, even if he has the right to trim anything crossing his property line.
      4. "We're not going to sign anything assuming any liability here, because that wouldn't be appropriate. If you have any issues with your tree later, and want to try to sue me or my client over that, that would certainly be your right. However, I don't believe you'd have any legal basis to prevail on, and you'd therefore just be wasting your money."
      5. "I think it would be best for everyone if we cut off the trunk at this specific point, but if you only want me to cut off the portion crossing over my client's property line, that's also fine. I'll then only be working on his side of the property line."
      6. "If you want me to cut down your portion of the tree as well, and are willing to pay me for it, I'm also happy to do that. It's just not my or my client's responsibility to do so unless you cover the cost."

  • @josephknight2201
    @josephknight2201 Рік тому +337

    Shit like this is so sad. I trimmed a tree and my neighbor came out and encouraged me to trim his side(which I didn't yet out of respect from going on his property). I said I would need to get on his roof, he gave me permission so I did. A week later he knocked on my door and insisted on giving me a $100 bill. I tried to refuse, but he's a stubborn old man and wouldn't let me go inside until I took the money. He's a freaking sweet old man. Nice neighbors are a blessing.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +14

      Great story, thanks

    • @ruthwest1459
      @ruthwest1459 Рік тому +12

      YOu too are a great neighbor.

    • @CoreDump07
      @CoreDump07 Рік тому +7

      @@ruthwest1459 No, YOU are a great Neighbor.

    • @WandererTheLost
      @WandererTheLost Рік тому +12

      When everyone tries to make things good then everyone wins.

    • @MarijnvdSterre
      @MarijnvdSterre Рік тому +5

      I am dyslectic and just awake, my brain switched the words "me" and "giving" (before the: "a $100 bill.") It confused me and it took an embarrassing long time before I got it xD
      But yes, a neighbor you love to have!

  • @GG-py9vp
    @GG-py9vp Рік тому +18

    You are absolutely correct - life is too bloody short for such nonsense. As some smart person said “Don’t sweat the small stuff”.

    • @celticphoenix2579
      @celticphoenix2579 Рік тому +1

      Also: "Never argue with an idiot because they will drag you down to their level then beat you with experience".

  • @Willthethrill478
    @Willthethrill478 Рік тому +22

    Hey man, just wanna say you’re one level headed guy, you seem like someone that can keep his emotions in check while dealing with temperamental adult children. You would think as a neighbor you would do the right thing but unfortunately not all ppl are not so nice.

    • @GameofTrees
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  • @epoc162
    @epoc162 2 роки тому +307

    I had a neighbors tree fall on my property. My insurance wanted a deductible. I didn’t want to pay the $500. Brought it to my neighbor. They refused to pay so I brought them to court. I sued for the entire cost of the removal and to repair the fence. Court ordered them to pay because it was their tree. So… in my experience, it’s still your tree even if it falls.

    • @Cyndy101
      @Cyndy101 Рік тому +25

      Yes that is exactly correct in most places.

    • @hazelwood55
      @hazelwood55 Рік тому +12

      I had a huge Locust tree, and a very large branch came down in a storm crushing my neighbor's fence and damaging my neighbor's roof. The insurance company said it was an "Act of God" and refused to pay my neighbor anything. They never sued me. They rebuilt the fence and the roof themselves.

    • @loralieisa
      @loralieisa Рік тому +13

      @@hazelwood55 Their insurance would have covered it. Did they have insurance?

    • @hazelwood55
      @hazelwood55 Рік тому +2

      @@loralieisa I am not sure. I think they just paid for materials out of their pockets and did the labor themselves.

    • @loralieisa
      @loralieisa Рік тому +9

      @@hazelwood55 I had an act of God happen to one of my trees that landed in my neighbor's yard. I did a quick internet search and found out their insurance would cover the damage, not mine.

  • @mvg-1776
    @mvg-1776 Рік тому +476

    The tree owner is a perfect example of what society is becoming. No one takes responsibility for their problems, or actions. Stand up and pay the rest of the tab to remove your tree.

    • @nikkimcdonald4562
      @nikkimcdonald4562 Рік тому +23

      Agreed if the neighbor was a decent human being . This guy might have given him a few bucks off to take the whole thing down.

    • @nameless-og
      @nameless-og Рік тому

      no kidding, what dipshit...looked like he even moved his boat just to put it "in harms way" 😆

    • @davidedbrooke9324
      @davidedbrooke9324 Рік тому +8

      Why should he remove his tree. The trees of the world need to be kept.

    • @mazieg7072
      @mazieg7072 Рік тому +9

      @@davidedbrooke9324 agreed there is nothing wrong with that tree. The neighbor douch bags need to mind their own damn business! If it fell it would fall on the owners house so what are they worried about?!

    • @philmorton4590
      @philmorton4590 Рік тому +5

      Unfortunately alot of us have been in this situation, I have a medium tree about 4 to 5 metres in height, it's an evergreen tibochina, beautiful purple flowers picked from the council list of non offensive species. But still the neighbour hacks at it. If she left it alone it would grow high enough not to be problem. It's not shading anything, their entire yard is concrete. Some people are just plant intolerant.

  • @miked3723
    @miked3723 Рік тому +8

    I can understand the neighbors concern. Recently our neighbor had a tree removed. The removal company asked if they could park the equipment in our yard to avoid their septic system. We agreed as we have been neighbors for 40 years and they are lovely people. The tree company completely ripped up our lawn, bounced a huge limb off our garage causing roof damage and bounced a large branch off our car causing $2500 in damage.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

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    • @Jamesvh122
      @Jamesvh122 7 місяців тому

      Wow that company had a bad day.

  • @susanway807
    @susanway807 Рік тому +12

    God bless the women helping people get sober. I'm sure her son is proud,if she was my mom I certainly would be over the moon. We need more people like her.🙏👏👏👏👏

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +1

      Agreed, we need more people like her in the world!

  • @asantesamuel13
    @asantesamuel13 Рік тому +142

    "I wanna make you aware... that I don't know what I'm talking about and I'm working off of hearsay and not taking responsibility for the tree on my property." Pretty much what he said. Lol.

  • @teedub1990
    @teedub1990 2 роки тому +79

    You'd think the dude would be appreciative of someone else taking care of his problem, at their expense instead of being belligerent.

  • @taliat1971
    @taliat1971 Рік тому +5

    The fact that you were removing a hazardous tree sprouting from THEIR property that could've damaged the neighbors house at no cost to THEM is what blows me away 😮 who would be mad about that?!

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      I would think no one, but then I would be wrong! lol

  • @grannyjann
    @grannyjann Рік тому +17

    This is exactly why I lived way out in the country with my closest neighbor a quarter mile away - and that's my son.

  • @sferg9582
    @sferg9582 2 роки тому +215

    SMH... you can't fix stupid, and this guy is trying to have someone to blame when he's too lazy to take care of his own property. Scheesh!

    • @omahabigbill2789
      @omahabigbill2789 2 роки тому +2

      He's not too lazy, he's just a cheap son of a bitch!

    • @qua7771
      @qua7771 2 роки тому +5

      He has a ton of money for a new boat, but too poor to take care of his property.

    • @arthenry498
      @arthenry498 2 роки тому +7

      Mr and Mrs Karen are just nasty people who make hell where ever they go. I do hope it all comes back to them.

    • @robertseely3286
      @robertseely3286 2 роки тому +1

      "you can't fix stupid" damn, I thought I coined that phrase and it sure is true.

  • @logicalguy488
    @logicalguy488 2 роки тому +325

    The home owner can legally force the neighbor to cut down his tree that is dangerously hanging right over his house. The guy with the boat should be happy the guy next door is happy to pay for removing the dangerous hazard.

    • @kenthomas4668
      @kenthomas4668 2 роки тому +21

      Nope, you have to cut it at the property line

    • @noahcarver6072
      @noahcarver6072 2 роки тому +15

      I'm surprised that there is not some legality that obliges the owner of the tree to do something about it when it is that hazardous to other people. That is the same as other negligent offenses.

    • @trader025
      @trader025 2 роки тому +26

      @@kenthomas4668 Depends on the state we went through this a few years ago with a neighboor next door to my mother. Part of the tree had already broken off and damaged her roof. The city arborist had to come and declare the tree a hazzard- the city deemed it need to be removed at the neighbors cost or he would be fined each day it remained standing

    • @slpguy6026
      @slpguy6026 2 роки тому +9

      @@trader025 yeah it does. In that case though it had already clearly become a hazard and had caused damage. Not convinced this tree is a hazard. Neighbor could certainly cut what is hanging over his property but not force the neighbor to remove the tree

    • @stevegiboney4493
      @stevegiboney4493 2 роки тому +26

      @@noahcarver6072 here in Washington state, if you notify the property owner in writing that a tree is a hazard, from that point on they are responsible for damage that the tree does.

  • @chipsdad5861
    @chipsdad5861 Рік тому +70

    Suck it up and pay the guy to take both trees down.

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    • @stevemeredith9022
      @stevemeredith9022 9 місяців тому +5

      I would probably guess that his real issue underneath this attitude is that he does not like having a sober living establishment right next to his property.The way he presents himself comes across like a peacock fluffing up his feathers and strutting around like the lord of the manor or in this case the neighbourhood.

    • @chipsdad5861
      @chipsdad5861 9 місяців тому +2

      @@GameofTrees You did a great job. You were correct from the start. Also great job resolving the concerns of both homeowners.

    • @user-mo2ix8jr1l
      @user-mo2ix8jr1l 8 місяців тому +2

      "I'm not trying to be difficult, BUT" He's being difficult. If it's on your property, then be grateful that your neighbors even did HALF of the work FOR your cheap ass. Seeing as this is a non-profit that's doing AWESOME work for men who're struggling with addiction, well, that's more than despicable in my opinion.

    • @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307
      @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 4 місяці тому

      @@GameofTrees Best for the home owners to check the boundary lines! The guy that hired you should sue him for the cost....

  • @GARDENER42
    @GARDENER42 Рік тому +6

    Here in the UK, if a tree's root & trunk are on your land & it falls on your neighbour's property, then you are 100% responsible for any damages.
    Oh & any part of that tree which extends onto a neighbour's property is also the responsibility of the tree owner but it CAN be cut back to the property line & any subsequent issues are solely the responsibility of the tree owner, including said tree's death.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +2

      Maybe we should be more like the UK?!?!?

    • @markheintz1878
      @markheintz1878 Рік тому

      @@GameofTrees exactly my thoughts. One rule, no exceptions. Then everyone knows the deal.

  • @scotpettengill7801
    @scotpettengill7801 2 роки тому +262

    The boat home owner is legally responsible for the removal of that hazardous tree. If the tree had broken in the storm and fell without warning or prior knowledge then that is a different situation. I've been an arborist for 40 plus years, and have been to court on several occasions with people like the boat guy. The court will not rule in boat guys favor because as a property owner, he is responsible for the safety and upkeep of his land, and anything that extends over the property line. Boat guy is a negligent dope and a lousy neighbor.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  2 роки тому +32

      You are very correct in your observations. The hazard trumps other details

    • @shereygould9307
      @shereygould9307 2 роки тому +4

      This is what I honestly can't comprehend - how can one's neighbor's tree that unexpectedly falls on your property (for example in a storm) end up being your own liability? I mean, said tree wasn't ever your property to begin with. Am I just dense, or too tired, I just don't understand. This from someone who just paid them big bucks to have eight dying pine trees along a property line taken down out of caution. Thanks for any insight here!

    • @wskeezer1987
      @wskeezer1987 2 роки тому +1

      Pretty much!

    • @virginiamoss7045
      @virginiamoss7045 2 роки тому +15

      Some sharp lawyer could donate his services to the non-profit and sue the neighbor on her behalf for the full cost plus legal fees instead of half the cost of the removal as could have been negotiated with reasonable people. I'd love to see that happen.

    • @shanegillespie6014
      @shanegillespie6014 2 роки тому +9

      The boat owner is probably so up to his eyeballs in debt the even though he knows the tree is his liability he can't afford to pay to have it taken down.

  • @397coney7
    @397coney7 Рік тому +166

    The absolute audacity of that neighbor. You’d think he’d be grateful that his neighbor was paying to have a portion of HIS tree removed because it was a liability to HIM.
    If I were him, I wouldn’t even let my neighbor pay for it, I would. THIS is one reason why my nearest neighbor is 3000’ away from me.

    • @felinespirits
      @felinespirits Рік тому +18

      Exactly! There was a tree directly on the property line between my house and the neighbor...giant ugly scrub pine. The new owner came over one day and asked if it would be OK with me to remove the tree. I offered to pay for half. No reason to be an butthead.

    • @dittohead7044
      @dittohead7044 Рік тому +2

      Nobody likes to pay for things like this - I get it. But it’s cheaper in the long run to just have it done and maintain good relationships with your neighbors. Seems like his neighbors are really nice folks

    • @Makitafan
      @Makitafan Рік тому +3

      If I was the paying neighbor, I would have cut what overhung my land and been done with it.

    • @veryslyfox
      @veryslyfox Рік тому

      Why would he be grateful? If the neighbor's tree branches overhang your property, you are responsible for those branches. That's the law in most places. The guy who's paying for the branch removal here is the one who's supposed to be paying for it. Duh

    • @joeredman9354
      @joeredman9354 Рік тому

      If a tree in your yard breaks and crushes your neighbor's fence, their insurance company is on the hook in most states.

  • @benitosalazar3749
    @benitosalazar3749 Рік тому +7

    Great diplomacy guys. Dealing with fools is never fun. You guys did a good job.

  • @Woodrats272xp
    @Woodrats272xp Місяць тому +4

    Police don’t have any grounds to make a decision over this. What a joke!

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Місяць тому

      And they certainly couldn’t stop me from removing a know hazard. Here’s how it finished 18 months later ua-cam.com/video/TASyNcK7HcQ/v-deo.htmlsi=PKYUJCmCbJphoy2o

  • @evanwindom3265
    @evanwindom3265 2 роки тому +508

    You're not being aggressive. You're being honest and assertive. There's a distinct difference.

    • @ZeranZeran
      @ZeranZeran Рік тому +2

      Amen
      Hank Hill would be proud.

  • @edic2619
    @edic2619 2 роки тому +282

    What a terrible nasty neighbor. He should own up and pay up for his hazard trees.

    • @qua7771
      @qua7771 2 роки тому +8

      He just doesn't care.

    • @ericholdsworth6611
      @ericholdsworth6611 2 роки тому +5

      He wouldn't even have to if he shut his trap.

    • @hattiem.7966
      @hattiem.7966 2 роки тому +1

      @@ericholdsworth6611 He reminds me of someone. :)

  • @STROKEnDISTANCE
    @STROKEnDISTANCE 2 місяці тому +2

    wow some people have too much free time, your patience is impeccable. 10/10

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  2 місяці тому

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  • @marsthesecondgenesis1291
    @marsthesecondgenesis1291 4 місяці тому +1

    That guy was just pissed that you were not going to get rid of the whole tree. These clowns must be a nightmare.

  • @-JonnyBoy-
    @-JonnyBoy- 2 роки тому +36

    imagine having a neighbor so nice they are paying to have YOUR tree cut down from their property side as it's clearly a hazard, then coming out and complaining to the professional company they hired AND PAID to do the job....

  • @lucymiller6616
    @lucymiller6616 2 роки тому +78

    The bad neighbors wanted something for free. That's all it comes down to....

    • @hearmenow909
      @hearmenow909 2 роки тому +1

      They want everything for free.

  • @2hullmanback730
    @2hullmanback730 Рік тому +6

    The position of the boat speaks volumes to its owners intentions

    • @jxmai7687
      @jxmai7687 Рік тому

      Maybe he has tried to sell the boat, but no one want it.

  • @salvitoripopadillo4539
    @salvitoripopadillo4539 Рік тому +4

    This is So Fun! I just got done pruning two big Basswoods and a double stemmed Birr Oak. I've had hundreds of conversations like this. Had a guy call the cops on me. I welcomed him to. After a brief educational moment on arbor culture, I just kept working and in the end, the cops came over to me and said I was doing a good job and to stay safe. Stay safe up there my new friend!

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +1

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  • @cowboy_broke
    @cowboy_broke 2 роки тому +69

    If someone was paying to take half MY tree down, I would be doing anything I could to help out. At least move the boat!

    • @nom5205
      @nom5205 2 роки тому +4

      i think the guys concern was genuine. Those trees were connected via the root systen. If one set of roots die, the other will be compromised. As a contractor, I would have walked away from that job, but first try to talk that guy into taking the entire tree down.

    • @bolo2393
      @bolo2393 2 роки тому +11

      @@nom5205 if he were concerned he would be getting the whole tree removed as fast as possible.

    • @cowboy_broke
      @cowboy_broke 2 роки тому

      @@nom5205 Valid point

    • @rogersmith7808
      @rogersmith7808 2 роки тому

      @@nom5205 Seems like way to me as well but the arborist disagreed.

  • @jdtractorman7445
    @jdtractorman7445 2 роки тому +179

    He complains about the rest of the tree being a hazard yet parks his boat directly under it. I swear I am so glad to be a country boy living in the country. That way I can stay away from the big cities where life gets complicated. Nothing worse than a difficult, nosey neighbor. If that was any kind of good neighbor, they would split the cost 50/50 and be done with it.

    • @sledgenwedge
      @sledgenwedge 2 роки тому +7

      It's obvious he's a crappy kind of guy, you can see the other three failing and probably going to fall on that house is nothing's done and he doesn't give to schitt's about it all he's worried about his his property real piece of work

    • @SlackerU
      @SlackerU 2 роки тому +3

      Cites have lead dust & the county has parasites in outdated OSSF (sewage systems). Each has their problems.

    • @nelsonturner501
      @nelsonturner501 2 роки тому +4

      'Cuase he's praying for a new boat, or the money for it.

    • @TheHolypoopstick
      @TheHolypoopstick 2 роки тому +8

      @@SlackerU Most houses out in the country use a septic system, so outdates sewage system are not a problem.

    • @SlackerU
      @SlackerU 2 роки тому

      @@TheHolypoopstick Yes they are. Leach Fields are banned yet 99.9999999% of peasants here think they're saving money by not having an aerobic system that doesn't get them sick.

  • @MrMrmcurrin
    @MrMrmcurrin Рік тому +5

    How about hire him to take out the rest of the tree rather than hassle him. That neighbor is a jerk

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      Here’s two more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
      ua-cam.com/video/F4-ZvXLwXCI/v-deo.html
      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

  • @mdev4544
    @mdev4544 Рік тому +7

    We just won a 2 1/2 year lawsuit with a neighbor whose leaning drive way wall tilted far into her driveway and consequently shifted our concrete steps, sidewalk and dirt away from our home. We live in a cul-de-sac. She refused to the very end to admit there was an issue even tho all damage was evident. We won and her insurance company paid. She also had a tree that threatened our home. When we complained, she would taunt us by trimming her other trees and not the one threatening our home. What a Karen. But once we won lawsuit, had our attorney send letter to her about tree, she caved and was down in one week. Owning a home is a major responsibility and if you are not prepared to
    Fulfill that responsibility please do us all a favor and rent!

  • @misscleo378
    @misscleo378 2 роки тому +51

    What a nasty neighbor. He’s just trying to get a free tree removal. “I’m just saying” is always the beginning of a debate with a d head.

  • @alanhill4334
    @alanhill4334 2 роки тому +263

    You were very patient dealing with that guy. Maybe you should have billed him for your time advising him. Even if he was too dumb to listen. :)

    • @RandomFandom1
      @RandomFandom1 2 роки тому +8

      Your property, your tree, your liability. If your stuff damages a neighbors property, you are responsible.

    • @michaelwillcutt2619
      @michaelwillcutt2619 2 роки тому +1

      Do you want to buy your neighbors garage because its on your property

    • @michaelwillcutt2619
      @michaelwillcutt2619 2 роки тому

      Thanks to majority of the manciple property laws you have a five foot working easement without threat of trespassing . As long as you repair any damage you my cause during your work.

    • @danilobmalitjr8339
      @danilobmalitjr8339 2 роки тому +5

      😂😂😂😂 he’s trying to get over on getting a free cutting service 😂😂😂😂

    • @epstein_isnt_dead7726
      @epstein_isnt_dead7726 2 роки тому

      @@RandomFandom1 if the tree is his responsibility, why are the neighbors worried so much about it? The neighbors hired a fly by night tree cutter to cut down another man's tree?
      If your neighbor hires someone to cut down your trees on your property, are you still responsible for liability?

  • @ritafarris1618
    @ritafarris1618 Рік тому +3

    You have so much patience sir. You explained it to the couple I don’t know how many times and they don’t listen! My condolences.

  • @lynnkutschke4362
    @lynnkutschke4362 13 днів тому +2

    Neighbour is a jerk ! He wanted you to take all tree down on the other lady’s expense. Karma to him.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  13 днів тому

      Here’s how it finished 18 months later ua-cam.com/video/TASyNcK7HcQ/v-deo.htmlsi=PKYUJCmCbJphoy2o

  • @tonyb2271
    @tonyb2271 2 роки тому +34

    It would have been so easy for dude to be like "how much do I have to chip in to get you to take both?" He probably would have gotten a great deal!

  • @Icehso140
    @Icehso140 2 роки тому +30

    When I first moved into my house, I noticed a 70ft oak in the back that had split in the middle. It had heavy branches still on one side that would have taken out my neighbors backyard garage with his Model A and classic car inside...so I immediately trimmend off that branch. A few years later I noticed a woodpecker in the damaged area 35ft up and rented a 50ft boom to trim all the other branches that were a concern to lighten the load. I used to climb and cut, but at 62 I have money. Money is better. The neighbor helped with all the trimming and really appreciated that we were protecting his property. We're friends with the neighbors and they are worth the $500 it cost for the boom rental.

  • @tonyfremont
    @tonyfremont Рік тому +2

    He's clearly trying to end his financial obligations from the boat.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      😂 I didn’t oblige:) Here’s two more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
      ua-cam.com/video/F4-ZvXLwXCI/v-deo.html
      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

  • @alphadog1961
    @alphadog1961 Рік тому +3

    "I'm just saying that I am TOO CHEAP to pay for what I am responsible for and want my next door neighbour to pay for mine as well.Can you imagine living next to this BOZO !

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      Here’s two more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
      ua-cam.com/video/F4-ZvXLwXCI/v-deo.html
      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

  • @JUSTACOWBOY1783
    @JUSTACOWBOY1783 2 роки тому +97

    When someone says "I'm not trying to be difficult" it's because in their own conscience, they know they are in fact trying to cause difficulties for someone. Lol. People are so damn crazy these days

  • @williammartin9567
    @williammartin9567 2 роки тому +58

    The neighbor either wanted you to take his tree for free or doesn't like the sober-living house next door. What a "Richard."

  • @BridgetKF
    @BridgetKF Рік тому +2

    During a bad storm, a tree in our yard fell and went into the roadway. Our street is semi-active, but the storms were so bad it was pretty quiet. We called the city because the power went out and we were afraid that people might hit the tree, not seeing it until it was too late, due to the storm. The city not only got rid of the tree, but were kind enough to come into our yard and remove the stump as well. The tree was badly rotted from the inside.
    We did offer to pay the city for the work, as we knew the tree was dying and had planned to have a company come in and remove it once the ground was solid enough to get a machine in, the ground was really, really soft from the spring melt, so they sent us a bill. They said don't worry about it, and didn't bill us. Apparently, they take downed branches and wood from downed trees, along with clean yard waste and such, and mulch it, sterilize it, and then use it for city projects. It allows the city to keep the costs down when they're doing landscaping.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      Good deal for you. Thanks for the story.

  • @user-wt5ws1ch4t
    @user-wt5ws1ch4t 22 дні тому +1

    Property line does go up into the heavens.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  22 дні тому

      Here’s how it finished 18 months later ua-cam.com/video/TASyNcK7HcQ/v-deo.htmlsi=PKYUJCmCbJphoy2o

  • @Feed_The_Fink
    @Feed_The_Fink Рік тому +75

    I like how he kept agreeing with you then went on disagreeing with you over and over

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +4

      I see what you’re saying 😂

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 Рік тому +7

      THat's a common tactic of people who are socipaths or bordeline sociopaths. They just cant help themselves pulling that behavior. I will stop them and say, "You DON'T agree. You've NEVER agreed, so STOP SAYING YOU AGREED!"

    • @seka1986
      @seka1986 Рік тому

      Yeah what a jerk!

  • @pamgreen4249
    @pamgreen4249 2 роки тому +28

    He was Probably hoping you would take his side down with the other half at no cost to him. One on every block. As the home owner he 100%should be paying for the entire thing.

  • @dyates6380
    @dyates6380 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding video and excellent commentary. I learned a few things I thought I knew, but didn't. Thank you sir for your excellent work and also your kindness and professionalism. Much respect to you. God bless you.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      Thanks Here’s two more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
      ua-cam.com/video/F4-ZvXLwXCI/v-deo.html
      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

  • @bryanparkhurst17
    @bryanparkhurst17 Рік тому +5

    I'm a landscaper and I feel your pain. I've had to deal with so many customers neighbors it's not funny. I'm actually currently dealing with a neighbor of my own because I'm putting in a shed and he's trying to put the screws to me by saying that I am putting my shed in the right of way between our properties. I've measured property line to property line done the GPS coordinations and I am exactly 7 in away from the right of way. But just for the sake of being neighborly I moved it over another foot. Some people, I tell you you just can't win for losing with them.

  • @stevethepirate8907
    @stevethepirate8907 2 роки тому +92

    The people who paid to have the tree removed should sue the neighbors for the removal fees.

    • @theresagomez2605
      @theresagomez2605 2 роки тому +9

      They could easily win in small claims court. The tree belongs to the neighbor but grows into their yard, creating a hazard. The neighbor is on video complaining about how the arborist can't cut their tree. Smh

    • @rogersmith7808
      @rogersmith7808 2 роки тому +6

      I don't think he would win. He did what he was allowed to do which was cut the tree at the property line. You can't make your neighbor cut down an entire tree just because a branch comes over your property line.

    • @jti2007
      @jti2007 2 роки тому +8

      @@rogersmith7808 the broken tree was creating an imminent hazard so removal of the tree was needed to prevent any additional damage or injury. Had the tree actually broken down and landed on the garage then the garage owner would have been liable for the damage to their property and removal of the broken tree. In this case I'd bet the arborist donated his time and labor to the non profit and by doing so the boat owner didn't have to pay for the removal. He actually did the boat owner a big favor by not billing him for the removal.

    • @lideadhead
      @lideadhead 2 роки тому +2

      It's OK everyone. He already cut one tree down. No more obligation. 🤣

    • @Mike-qi3hu
      @Mike-qi3hu Рік тому +1

      @@jti2007 Do you know a lot about these things? I have a neighbor with an obviously dying tree , it branches across and over my house. but if I remove the limbs over my property line there is still lots of weight that would make it fall my way, on my house. The neighbor is a jerk like the boat owner and wont let me pay to remove it and says it is fine. My arborist that trimmed everything but that tree because he was throwing a fit even about trimming to his property line. My arborist said it is dying and is a hazard and will fall someday. Is this something I could go to the city with and get the tree condemned? Which would make the tree owner responsible for the removal before damages? or if not removed responsible for the damage it causes? Cause I know if it falls on my house it is my damage ,my insurance and possibly my injury.

  • @cerberusreaper9759
    @cerberusreaper9759 2 роки тому +120

    As a former police officer, I can tell you that the guy was full of it. The police didn't tell him all that hogwash. It's a civil matter and that's more than likely what they told him. I know for sure that cops don't like getting involved in those things because we can be dragged to court on it when we're already in court enough and held to some degree reliable or made out to be the butt if we tell them something inaccurate. We know criminal law not civil unless a civil law directly affects our jobs we're not trained on it.

    • @karenross3457
      @karenross3457 2 роки тому +6

      I would think it is a city/county issue. In our county the inspector would deem it a dangerous tree and the homeowner would be responsible for removing it. If he refuses the county removes it and slaps a lean on the house.

    • @cerberusreaper9759
      @cerberusreaper9759 2 роки тому +4

      @@karenross3457 yea but that's the inspector that's appointed by that governing entity, not the patrol officer that's got two service calls pending.

    • @karenross3457
      @karenross3457 2 роки тому +5

      @@cerberusreaper9759 My point was it is not a police matter. Police here would not intervene either. I should have written county code inspector who writes the citation.

    • @NirtieDigger
      @NirtieDigger 2 роки тому

      Ur not trained on much.

    • @cerberusreaper9759
      @cerberusreaper9759 2 роки тому +4

      @@NirtieDigger yea because you were with me all the nine years I served.

  • @Sar-ahG
    @Sar-ahG 2 місяці тому +2

    They are definitely supporting each other- just like an iceberg there’s so much tree under the ground - I don’t know if I’ll watch this whole video, but I hope it works out for everyone involved

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  2 місяці тому +1

      Fast forward through the first 15 minutes and then watch the rest of the story 😃 Here’s how it finished 18 months later ua-cam.com/video/TASyNcK7HcQ/v-deo.htmlsi=PKYUJCmCbJphoy2o

  • @smitastic7030
    @smitastic7030 Рік тому +12

    He's just trying to get both sides removed so he doesn't have to pay. You said it best, life's too short!

  • @thehound9086
    @thehound9086 2 роки тому +13

    Had two pine trees on my property, they were hanging on my neighbors roof. They asked and I had them removed, because they were a hazard to their roof. The neighborly thing to do, much less the right thing to do.

  • @dunk3793
    @dunk3793 Рік тому +4

    This nasty guy just didn't want to pay for any of it, even though it's his tree/s. No doubt he's a horrible neighbour. Glad you told this neighbour how it is. Good job :)

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +1

      Here’s two more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
      ua-cam.com/video/F4-ZvXLwXCI/v-deo.html
      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

  • @tchads_57
    @tchads_57 Рік тому +1

    A call to his insurance company or bank holding the mortgage would give this guy a rude awakening.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/garden/garden-care/saws/71675-lee-valley-pruning-blade-for-reciprocating-saws?item=EC680

  • @toddmathis7484
    @toddmathis7484 Рік тому +74

    Sometimes the best neighbors are the ones that live miles away.

    • @rhondabeirne8560
      @rhondabeirne8560 Рік тому

      Or ones that walk on all fours

    • @youeweu
      @youeweu Рік тому +1

      @@rhondabeirne8560 Unless they're deer that eat your bushes and flowers

  • @jonathonchalk6603
    @jonathonchalk6603 Рік тому +59

    I gotta believe these types of neighbor to neighbor tree disputes happen all the time. Happened to me 20 years ago when a new neighbor moved in next door and demanded that I cut the branches from my huge oak tree that were overhanging his lot. I had done my homework on the issue and told him to feel free to trim whatever he wanted from the tree as long as it was over his property line but since the tree was not diseased or otherwise a danger, I was not obligated take care of or pay for the removal of branches hanging over his yard. He has someone come out to trim the branches and told the tree service company that I said it was OK to trim the branches all the way back to the trunk - 10 feet on my side of the property line. I of course disavowed them of that notion and they were aware of the local ordinances and laws and had no problem with it. they dropped a rope from the branch onto the marked property line below and then stayed 6" on the other side of that line on all the branches they trimmed. When the neighbor came home and saw what was (and was NOT) done, he had a fit. Eventually he sued me in small claims court in an attempt to get me to pay for the work. Of course he did not prevail and I pasted the court's verdict on my window facing his kitchen window..

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +7

      That’s why I’m not too concerned about getting sued. Many who try, abort the process, and many who don’t end up wishing they had.

    • @peterfitzpatrick7032
      @peterfitzpatrick7032 Рік тому +6

      The kitchen window thing was a nice touch... 😏😅👍☘

    • @MisterNineEleven
      @MisterNineEleven Рік тому

      Why he never poisoned or introduced a disease into your tree Ill never know

    • @liwojenkins
      @liwojenkins Рік тому

      @@MisterNineEleven Because in that case, the next step may be to introduce some lead into the blood stream of the neighbor. Please move in next to me so we can test that theory.

    • @MisterNineEleven
      @MisterNineEleven Рік тому

      @@liwojenkins
      Go ahead, my house has a water filtration system so...
      If youre gonna try to poison a person over a tree youre probably as smart as one lol

  • @mattmasc6386
    @mattmasc6386 Рік тому +1

    The flag on the fence says it all. ‘Merica! 😂

  • @jeffmorton9220
    @jeffmorton9220 Рік тому +4

    Each homeowner needs to get their respective insurance companies to weigh in on how their policies would treat claims arising from any tree mediation performed.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      Here’s a follow up on the situation. ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html

    • @markheintz1878
      @markheintz1878 Рік тому

      That would be hilarious, get both insurance companies on site to settle it. Just stand back and watch the fur fly.

  • @holdmeshillelagh6600
    @holdmeshillelagh6600 Рік тому +117

    As someone who used to do tree work, yeah you're right 100%. I do not miss dealing with the entitled idiots.

    • @donotneed2250
      @donotneed2250 Рік тому +4

      Agreed. As an over-the-road driver on occasion I had to put up with one. Once in Charlotte, NC, I had to back to dock from the street and some entitled woman thought I was going to stop so she could get by when I was a couple of feet from the sidewalk. I acted as if I didn't see her and kept going. She stopped. She only lost maybe 30 seconds.🤷🏼‍♂️ I had another one complain and I just stopped the truck, set the brakes, got out and told them they were welcome to do it for me. They turned around and walked off.

    • @holdmeshillelagh6600
      @holdmeshillelagh6600 Рік тому +2

      @@donotneed2250 Well done LOL

    • @edweirdmassey
      @edweirdmassey Рік тому

      I married a entitled idiot……good ridden to her.

  • @Lacer-1985
    @Lacer-1985 2 роки тому +53

    “An arborist or whatever you guys call yourselves” great job keeping your cool, I would have told him where to go 👍🏻

    • @ArsonistArborist
      @ArsonistArborist 2 роки тому

      I could have sworn his said "the other three arbornists" 🤣

  • @thentil
    @thentil Рік тому +3

    You said it man, life is too short. People are infuriating.

  • @ekim719
    @ekim719 Рік тому +1

    I think you handled it appropriately. You corrected them, educated them and explained what you are going to do repeatedly. I don't have the patience that you do. Great work. You are buddah.

  • @davidclarke3450
    @davidclarke3450 2 роки тому +15

    Self-centred , over-entitled neighbour who really should be paying you for the work.

  • @rpowarz
    @rpowarz 2 роки тому +81

    So let me get this straight. It's his tree, it's not his responsibility. It's your responsibility to take it all down. They own the air too. Got it 🙄

    • @janesmith5967
      @janesmith5967 2 роки тому +2

      If they own the air space over their house, then that means they can sue any aircraft that flys over it for violating his airspace.

    • @judywright4241
      @judywright4241 2 роки тому +2

      This brings back painful memories plus conversations just like this one! Trying to make sense of NONsense. We finally moved but some people will just not take in common sense, which makes it less common. That neighbor made a trench on our shared property line while my first grandchild was being born. Meanwhile she had no problem stepping over that line whenever she felt like it! Nightmare Neighbor, Thy name is Carol!

    • @shadowbanned5164
      @shadowbanned5164 2 роки тому +2

      With my property I have no issue with a neighbor cutting any branch that encroaches on his property providing if they do they are responsible for removal of anything they trim off....I get pissed off when they dump that shit back over the fence.

    • @connix69
      @connix69 2 роки тому +3

      @@janesmith5967 Lol, no. I am a retired air traffic controller. The US military owns all US airspace which it delegates to the FAA for the use of commercial, private, and military aircraft. Depending on the area you live, your property line generally extends between 80 to 500 feet in the air. Anything above that you do not own unless there is some exception made, like for tall buildings, etc.

    • @janesmith5967
      @janesmith5967 2 роки тому +2

      @@connix69 I know it's not his airspace. I was being facetious. 😐

  • @drumswest5035
    @drumswest5035 9 місяців тому +2

    Where i live our laws say if it comes over the fence you can chop it regardless of what happens to the tree. Its the neighbours responsibility to make sure the tree doesnt get to this point.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  9 місяців тому

      Here’s four more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
      ua-cam.com/video/F4-ZvXLwXCI/v-deo.html
      The tree comes down ua-cam.com/video/6ML1joMsiDg/v-deo.html
      The stump reveals the truth.
      ua-cam.com/video/H9y-PW7t3oY/v-deo.html

  • @hoots02
    @hoots02 Рік тому +2

    Property line to the sky 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

  • @ZZZardoz762
    @ZZZardoz762 2 роки тому +31

    Yet another reason to never live in an area where houses are so close together.

    • @ZZZardoz762
      @ZZZardoz762 Рік тому

      @@verreal, I had excellent luck with that. 😉

  • @robertbiolsi9815
    @robertbiolsi9815 2 роки тому +17

    If his tree is causing an immediate hazard he is responsible for removing that hazard period ! If he doesn't and I'm forced to remove the hazard I would sue him for the cost or tell him to shut the blank up ! What the hell is the matter with people these days ! Take some responsibility people !

    • @bran-qt7ds
      @bran-qt7ds Рік тому +1

      I have a lot of experience with this, and while regional laws do vary, in most parts of the country you would not be correct. Yes an owner is absolutely responsible for any part of a tree that that presents an obvious hazard to a neighbor if THAT PART of the tree is present on his own side of the property line. ANY part of a tree however that is present anywhere on the other side of the property line is the sole responsibility of the neighbor. You can take it to court, but in most of the country you would absolutely lose.

  • @robinharrison3907
    @robinharrison3907 Рік тому +1

    GREAT JOB TEAM 👍👍👍YOU WOULD THINK THE NEIGHBOURS WOULD HAPPY NOT HAVING TO PAY FOR THE WORK 👍😂👍

  • @garnhamr
    @garnhamr Місяць тому +2

    obviously can't afford to deal with it himself *cough* speedboat *cough*

  • @dertyjerz3
    @dertyjerz3 2 роки тому +84

    I freakin HATE getting involved in those situations. You did a good job.

  • @littlemissy8356
    @littlemissy8356 2 роки тому +81

    The disgruntled neighbor feels like someone is touching his property and has no right to do so. He doesn't care how the situation affects anyone else. Really bad and narcissistic neighbor. I have several neighbors just like that too.

  • @Paul_Wetor
    @Paul_Wetor Рік тому +1

    I never realize that diplomacy was a required skill for cutting down trees.

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому

      😃 Here’s two more videos with updates ua-cam.com/video/g2Z81punreI/v-deo.html
      Here’s a positive result
      ua-cam.com/video/F4-ZvXLwXCI/v-deo.html
      “Let us raise a standard to which the Wise and Honest can repair, the rest is in the Hands of God.” George Washington

  • @jimwiskus8862
    @jimwiskus8862 Рік тому +1

    Now I can see why it’s his tree. I didn’t notice the fence in the short video. Great video!

    • @GameofTrees
      @GameofTrees  Рік тому +1

      All the way his. We left a 1000 pounds of trunk 10 feet high at the property line:)