CT HB05220

Property owner becomes liable for removal expenses if a tree or limb from their property falls onto an adjoining property owner's land, effective October 1, 2014.

Liability only applies if the adjoining property owner provided written notice by certified mail before the tree fell, stating the tree or limb was diseased or likely to fall and requesting removal or pruning.

Property owner has 30 calendar days after receiving written notice to remove or prune the tree or limb to avoid liability for removal expenses.

Notice provided prior to October 1, 2014 that meets the requirements of this section remains valid for liability purposes.

Insurance companies may deduct amounts recovered under this section from liability policy payouts for covered losses, and this section does not prevent pursuit of other available civil remedies.