Are Landlords Responsible for Tree Maintenance?

Provided by Rental Housing Journal

Generally, landlords are responsible for tree maintenance on their rental property unless the lease specifically states otherwise, tree experts say.

Trees are attractive to renters and potential tenants who want to live near beautiful trees so make sure the trees on your rental property reflect the quality of your rentals. Trees attract birds and purify the air to make living in your rental home more enjoyable.

It can be easy for a landlord to overlook tree maintenance until a tree emergency suddenly happens and then it is a sudden emergency tenants want taken care of.

So, it is important for landlords to evaluate and monitor the health and vitality of trees on their rental property and this is best left to an expert certified arborist such as those at Grove Tree Care in Oregon. Arborists should have credentials from respected institutions like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), as they are well-versed in the science and art of arboriculture. Staying current with the latest advances in tree health and safety is also important.

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Other tree services to consider from an arborist are:

• Tree Pruning and Trimming: Enhancing the beauty and safety of trees through skilled pruning.
• Tree Removal: Conducting safe and efficient removals when trees pose a risk or are no longer viable.
• Stump Grinding and Removal:Clearing away remnants for a clean and usable landscape.
• Tree Cabling and Bracing: Providing structural support to preserve and protect your trees.
• Emergency Tree Services: Responding swiftly to urgent situations with a 24/7 emergency service in Wilsonville, OR.

Also, as a landlord it is a good idea to monitor tree health on properties that adjoin your rental as trees from a neighboring property could fall and impact your rental and tenants.

Remember if you have trees on your rental property, it is important to control the growth. Also, you do not want tenants taking it upon themselves to cut down tree branches. So, tree maintenance should be part of your preventative maintenance.

Too, if you have questions on whether landlords are responsible for issues around trees, it is best to check with your attorney.

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