Tree collapse

[Jubee]

Went to a friend's place today for a visit, little did I know he had a large tree that split and collapsed during the last storm we had. That was the surprise he told me he wanted to show me, since we had plans for a weekend get together which may have to be postponed for now.

Now I'm not 100% sure so that's why I'm posting. He's getting quotes for clean up and his one neighbour already told him that it's not any of his problem, even though a big branch is hanging over his property. Who is the onus on here in terms of paying for clean up?
Is everyone responsible for what's on their side?
The one arborist said that in his experience a 3 way split (not necessarily an even one) is usually what happens, unless you have a someone who isn't cooperative. The arborist said he could/would cut it so that the branch on that neighbour's place would be left there and legally there's nothing my friend would have to worry about.
The arborist's point was, that this tree was clearly enjoyed by all 3 properties with the massive amounts of shade that it created and in the majority of the cases he's dealt with everyone had been cooperative with paying their share.

 

[bazokajoe]

Personally I feel it's the responsibility of your friend. If the tree is on his property(planted) then he should be responsible to clean it all up even if it falls on his neighbors property.
I have a big Maple tree at the corner on my property. Large branches hang over my neighbours property. I have them cut back every 8-10 years so if they break during a storm they don't fall on their house. I don't ask them to help pay for the trimming. Just being a good neighbour.
I have no idea if there is any law stating if a tree falls on your property it's your and only your responsibility.

 

[onomatopoeia]

I looked into this on Monday morning, because a large tree branch broke off, and completely blocked the middle of Berkeley Street between Gerrard East and Dundas East.

Here's the link about storm damage to trees:

Storm Damage to Trees

Request clean-up of a City-owned tree that has fallen or poses a hazard to pedestrians or traffic. Request Emergency Tree Clean-Up

www.toronto.ca

The cleanup cost is dependent on whether the tree is on public property, (ie: in a park, etc), or private property, (in front of on behind someone's house)

Phone 311 to report any required maintenance involving city trees.

 

[DiscreetRocker]

According to the news your insurance covers the damage and cleanup when someone else's tree falls on your property. So if your tree falls on a neighbour's property, their insurance would cover their yard and your insurance would cover your yard. Apparently it's done to avoid, as the news article says,

"This is the simple way of making sure that policyholders get put back into the position as quickly as possible rather than disputes over ‘it’s your tree, it’s your tree.’""
~ https://toronto.citynews.ca/2022/05/26/weather-toronto-ontario-storm-damage-trees/

Not sure if it applies to all cities and all insurance companies.
But as Bazooka Joe said, it's just neighbourly to take ownership of what your (friend's) tree did, even if it fell on someone else's property. Plus avoiding insurance involvement is always a plus. Those bastards are a headache.

 

[Adam_hadam]

If the neighbours are being unhelpful then have the chainsaw crew over this Sunday at 7:01am ready to work.