In a recent Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone whose home was damaged by a neighbor's tree fell on it.

DEAR ERIC: The home next door is vacant. I think it is a rental property. There is a huge tree in the front yard that is coming over my property. A tree from this property fell on my house a few years ...

Did storms knock a tree onto your property? Here’s what you can do. While storm debris on public thoroughfares is likely not your problem to clean up, property owners are generally responsible if ...

You own your house. You mow your lawn. You paint the fence whatever color you like. So naturally, you assume that massive oak ...

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would make property owners liable for damage caused by trees on their property, even if the tree falls on a neighbor's property. The proposed Fallen Tree ...

ATLANTA — With bad weather comes the potential for trees to come down on your property. And with more rain coming in this weekend, it's a reality for homeowners all over Atlanta. However, if this ...

Though trees may be abundant statewide, an unhealthy tree or dangerous weather conditions may cause serious damage to the property of Mississippians. Trees falling on cars, houses, and power lines ...

CANNON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — As severe weather season descends on West Michigan, it’s a good idea to check your trees for signs of decay, especially those that might pose danger to people or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you have a small suburban lot or a big, rambling yard, an outdoor space becomes infinitely more ...

Florida's "no-fault" tree law means homeowners are generally not liable for tree damage caused by natural events like storms, unless negligence is proven. The failed "Fallen Tree Act" sought to shift ...