Berent v Family Mosaic Housing [2011] EWHC 1353 (TCC); [2012] EWCA Civ 961

Tree Root Subsidence: Rooting out liability

Kelly-Louise Kirby considers the ramifications of a recent ruling ‘Bearing in mind the nature of the property, this case demonstrates the potential high financial consequences that a tree root subsidence claim can lead to.’ While many home owners across the country prefer to see warm and dry weather, those affected by tree root subsidence issues …

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Tree Root Damage: Foreseeable damage?

Andrew Plunkett reviews two recent cases that consider to what extent a party can be found liable for tree root damage ‘A party responsible for maintaining the relevant tree(s) will only owe a duty to a property owner if it is reasonably foreseeable that the tree will, or may, cause damage to the property in …

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