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Subject: tree encroachment Posted on: Sun, 4 May 2008 12:24:56 +0000 (UTC)

I have an oak tree in my garden. My neighbour has untertaken a site
survery and I received a letter saying that the roots are encroaching
onto his property and some cracks have appeared.

It may mean that our neighbours house would require underpinning,
however direct line our contents and building insurer will not cover
this.

Our house was built before theirs was, and the oak tree is about 100
years old and pre dates any of the houses on our close.

Given the fact that their house was built in such proximity to an oak
tree ( 4 metres away) shouldn't they shoulder some responsibility?

Are there any test cases?