In 2003 my next door neighbor sold their house to a couple who do not maintain their yard. I’ve had a tree die b/c overgrown vines from their yard migrated onto the back of my pine tree and I didn’t notice that for some timeframe and when I saw the vines and cut them off by the time I cut off the vines the back side of my tree was dead.

While in my yard today I see they now have a dead tree laying on the ground in their back yard right next to my back yard. It is about 9 ft tall and trunk is about 10 inches in diameter. This dead tree will attract bugs, termites and perhaps other things as it decays. I have no idea how long it has been there.

Where do I report neighbor yard issue in my county? Of course I’d prefer to remain anonymous but b/c their dead tree is so close to my yard they will know I’ve reported them. Any recommendations on how to handle that aspect of this mess?

This is not the first yard issue. Several yrs back they planted 5 mid sized trees right on the property line. Of course over time their growth is in my property. When they were out their planting them I spoke with them about this and they were arrogant and told me to 'go away'... Recommendations are appreciated.

I'd probably do the same as the neighbors.

Not to be mean, but why are you worried about a rotting tree in their yard?

You already talked to them about it, kind of hard to stay anonymous at this point.

Just maintain your yard and treat for bugs as needed.

If I had a rotten tree in my yard and my neighbor had a problem with it, I just might throw a few bags of trash next to it for a while.

Dont think reporting it will result in city doing anything.

Maybe a privacy fence so you dont see these things that bother you.

This winter I was working in a building I hadn't before. The neighbors were piling their driveway snow alongside my building. I didn't get into it with them because I didn't want it to eat away at me. The basement doesn't seem to be bothered by the moisture. My carpenter thinks I should erect snow fence next year to teach them a lesson.

Similar thing on another property. After I didn't accept the neighbors son as a tenant she began shoveling her snow on my sidewalk.

Kind of funny here that I am advised Not to do anything to antagonize them yet look at what they have done to antagonize me.

I like your observation. Those neighbors will stay forever, it is their right.

Being anonymous is ridiculous. If you don't have the ability to state your case to the neighbor than you are the problem. A clever neighbor will know ways to continue bothering you. Bothering you would be easy if you believe a fallen tree would attract termites that somehow would harm you. Maryland is full of termite colonies and they serve a purpose.

I have a good friend how constantly complains to me about their neighbors taking up street parking, having too many cars, having too many kids etc. I've listened to these complaints for a decade. Those friends should have moved.

At may shacks I will not allow anything in the yards. Not outside storage, not anything. My neighbors tend to be messy. There have been times where I went and cleaned their mess. I have never called the county.

Another vote to put up a privacy fence. Out of sight and out of mind.

Ken, I may have to drive up your way for a day or 2 sometime and shadow you if you were willing.

This hiring out, as I have stated many times, just doesn't make sense to me. I can't get me head around it. I don't know how I could buy properties any cheaper.

Alice, several years ago I had a tree in my backyard that was visible from the street if you looked just the right way over the fence in the spring of the year. I have a three acre lot and this tree was not located near any property line, structure, etc. One day, a fellow who lives about 5 blocks away stopped by my house to telll me tthat I must cut off this dead branch as it posed a risk of falling and killing one of my children if they happened to be playing under it at the exact second that a gust of wind blew up an knocked the limb down. He said HE worried about this happening a lot.

All I am seeing from way over here is neglect on your part. Your yard is not the neighbor's responsibility. How long does it take for a vine to kill a tree? Years. You never paid any attention to your yard or your tree. That's on you.

On the flip side, your neighbor's yard is not really your responsibility. If they want a dead tree in their yard, it isn't your problem.

Dead trees are called snags. They have an ecosystem all of their own. Beneficials may reside in them.

Spend more time working on your rentals, you'll be too tired to worry about neighbors.

vines absolutely kill trees ... but it takes a long time and a lot of them. I have 75 acres of woods I'm trying to regenerate that have been choked out by invasive weeds/vines over the past 30 years.

Nicole, poor Alice would have an awful time if the Lived next to your woods,She'd never be able to keep up.Of course she could go on a cruise, but then there would be no trees

Well at least the tree is dead and lying in their yard. I don't like people with dead trees that are standing and therefore dangerous....especially when they're likely to fall on my house.