In New Orleans, you generally cannot cut down a tree in front of your house without a permit. The city requires a Tree Work Permit for any tree with a trunk diameter of six inches or more, measured at 4.5 feet above the ground. Trees located between the sidewalk and the street are public property… Continue reading Can I Cut Down a Tree in Front of My New Orleans House? Here’s What You Need to Know

In Louisiana, neighbor tree disputes are governed by Civil Code Articles 687 and 688. Article 688 gives you the right to demand your neighbor trim branches or roots that extend onto your property and interfere with its enjoyment, at the neighbor’s expense. Trees on the boundary line are presumed co-owned under Article 687. In New… Continue reading What Are the Rules About Neighbors Trees in New Orleans? A Guide to Tree Laws in Your Area

In New Orleans, you generally cannot force a neighbor to cut down their tree unless it poses a genuine hazard or nuisance. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 688, you have the right to demand that branches or roots extending onto your property be trimmed at your neighbor’s expense. For boundary trees, Article 687 gives either… Continue reading Can I Force My Neighbour in New Orleans to Cut Down a Tree? Here’s What You Need to Know