Stable in Wind and Storm?: Important Inspection: How Tree Owners Can Avoid Liability Risks
A branch from your own tree crashes onto your neighbor's car - and suddenly a costly repair bill lands on your doorstep. To prevent this, owners should check their stock.
The German magazine "Stiftung Warentest Finanzen" advises homeowners to inspect their trees at least once a year and after severe weather for visible damage or disease. This is due to their traffic safety obligation, and failure to do so may lead to liability for damages. Homeowners are recommended to document inspections with photos and seek expert advice if they notice any damage or are unsure.
If a tree or branch causes damage, homeowners may be liable if they have not fulfilled their traffic safety obligation, but their private liability insurance may cover the damage in some cases. Additionally, some municipalities have tree protection regulations that may require a permit to remove a tree.
Written by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
