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Neighbour cutting down tree

33 replies

Scratchyfluffface · 18/07/2019 19:55

I think I may be irrationally angry so happy to be told I am being unreasonable.

The neighbours that back on to us had a lovely tree, which on returning home today they seem to have cut down. That, while sad, isn't my AIBU, however there is a giant branch currently laying across the back of our garden which has obviously been cut and just fallen. Recently we have removed our back fence (as it was falling down) and are getting it replaced tomorrow/Saturday. The neighbours don't know this as there is a thick bush on their side which you can't see through.

If there had been a fence in place it would have been destroyed by the falling branch, and I think what I am most irritated by is that they didn't even think to mention that they would be cutting the tree down or take measures to ensure that our property wouldn't be damaged. Plus we now have to chop it all up and dispose of it 🤬

I'm not going to say anything but AIBU to think their approach has been pretty inconsiderate (and want to chuck the branch pieces back over the hedge?!)

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Scratchyfluffface · 18/07/2019 19:56

Oh and now we need to put off the fence man while we sort the sodding branch out!!

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stitchmaker85 · 18/07/2019 19:57

It's their tree, you can chop it up and throw it back to them

MyOpinionIsValid · 18/07/2019 19:57

Throw the branch back over.

COMMUNICATION - go round and TALK to them.

Villanellesproudmum · 18/07/2019 19:58

Can’t you just knock on the door?

Treaclesweet · 18/07/2019 19:59

Definitely knock on their door and ask them nicely to remove the branch. Why would they not do that? They probably just didn't want to go in your garden without permission.

IggyAce · 18/07/2019 20:00

Op I would go and speak to them and demand that they remove the branch. If they refuse Chuck it back in pieces if necessary.

Youwanapizzame · 18/07/2019 20:01

Crikey I'd just throw it over or tell them. Likely they don't know

Bambamber · 18/07/2019 20:01

If they have a thick bush they can't see through, are they even aware that the branch has been left there? Go round and ask them to remove it

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Scratchyfluffface · 18/07/2019 20:02

Thanks all, i will chuck it over and I will go and talk to them when I am less irritated, but both are kind of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted! Why are people so bloody inconsiderate? They are lucky we hadn't had the new fence up yet or we would be asking them to pay for a new one....

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Purpletigers · 18/07/2019 20:03

Speak to your neighbour fgs.

Purpleartichoke · 18/07/2019 20:04

Go knock on their door and tell them
They have to remove it before your fence crew arrives.

Purpletigers · 18/07/2019 20:04

Why are you worried about whatifs? The fence isn’t up , no damage has taken place . Unclench !

Redpostbox · 18/07/2019 20:05

As it is you didn't have a fence up and there is no damage. They didn't trespass into your garden to remove the branch either which is good. Perhaps just knock and let them know they can remove the branch now.
I don't think they have done too much wrong to be honest. A massive branch fell into your garden but there was no injuries or damage and to be fair it was the tree surgeons fault it fell there not the neighbour.
Why don't you invite them round for a cup of tea and get to know them?

lboogy · 18/07/2019 20:06

What @Purpletigers said. I guess you've had a hard day?

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Scratchyfluffface · 18/07/2019 20:07

No @Purpletigers luckily it isn't but we have now been massively inconvenienced and now have to delay things our side while we get it sorted /disposed of

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Tulio · 18/07/2019 20:07

The neighbours probably had no idea, it’s the arborists that had the responsibility to clear up after themselves. I’d go round and ask for the company name and I’m sure they’d be more than happy to pop back and tidy up properly. As someone else said, maybe they didn’t want to trespass!

HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 18/07/2019 20:08

Why are people so bloody inconsiderate?

Well I highly doubt they intended the branch to fall onto your side it was most likely an accident and they are probably blissfully ignorant it has bothered you. For 99% of people it would be a minor inconvenience to return the branch or go and ask them if they could come and collect it.

They are lucky we hadn't had the new fence up yet or we would be asking them to pay for a new one....

This is a completely hypothetical situation though? I don't understand why you are so annoyed by something which has not actually happened. Hmm

Freddiefox · 18/07/2019 20:09

Nothing happened. Sounds like an opportunity to moan

HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 18/07/2019 20:10

but we have now been massively inconvenienced and now have to delay things our side while we get it sorted /disposed of

How is this possibly delaying you? The only thing that is preventing it being removed swiftly is you not informing them it is there...

pictish · 18/07/2019 20:11

Just tell them to come and get it or chuck it back over. No biggy.

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Scratchyfluffface · 18/07/2019 20:14

Ok, ok, I'm being unreasonable - I think it's the fact that they have no way of knowing that the fence having been taken down and there they clearly do know the branch is in our garden (it's hanging over their side slightly too) but they haven't approached us at all. If the situation had been reversed I would have spoken to them before the work was done, and I would have gone and spoken to them when the debris clearly overshot my garden, but everyone is different 🤷‍♀️

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Scratchyfluffface · 18/07/2019 20:19

Too many typos!! The fence has been taken down, and they clearly do know...

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IsAStormApporaching · 18/07/2019 20:25

Why do you need to delay getting your fence put up?

Could you not move the branch tomorrow morning before your fence people arrive.
I would not be changing my plans because my neighbours what being inconsiderate.

HiJenny35 · 18/07/2019 20:25

It's not inconvenient at all, just push the branch back on to their side no issue. They may or may not have known about the fence, the tree surgeon certainly would have looked what was there. They didn't damage your fence so again no issue. It was their tree so yes you can feel sad but again not your issue they can do what they want with it. Stop creating issues.

Purpletigers · 18/07/2019 20:27

How big is the branch ? Can you not just move it to one side and let your fence people start anyway ? Honestly just go over and explain that you have a crew of fence builders coming tomorrow /Sat / Monday so if they could have it removed by then you’d really appreciate it . Don’t fall out with them over this . It’s not worth it !

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