Troll - Landlord Forum thread 272659

Troll by Merritt (MS) on December 19, 2012 @22:52

Ok, I have to admit, I did post back on Nov 16, and I am not actually being sued(yet), but the earlier post was NOT untrue, and this one is simply geared to finding out:
1. The chances of someone winning such a suit, and
2. The amount they could possibly win.

So I think I have my answer($300-$3000), and that just may be worth it. I'm trimming the tree. Thank you!

Merritt

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Re: Troll by Anon. E. Mouse (California) on December 20, 2012 @03:22	[ Reply ]

The cost to replace the tree depends on the age and size of it. Older, mature trees are not $3,000. Particularly when the tree in question (live oak) can be expected to live hundreds of years. The damages could be closer to $30,000, once you include the cost to remove and replace the tree (digging crew, semi-truck and crane to set that large of tree, diminution of value since you can't buy a similarly-sized tree, etc.). Bottom line: if you trim that tree, and your trimming kills it, you will have a substantial lawsuit on your hands.

Try a lawsuit for at LEAST $30,000... by Anonymous on December 20, 2012 @03:28	[ Reply ]

Read the post just above this one. You must be rich to have $300 to $3000 to just throw around as a possible debt to you. Karma is a b*tch, and you just made sure you will get yours in spades.

Re: Troll by Anonymous on December 20, 2012 @12:48	[ Reply ]

i hope you realize that if you cut this tree and damage it in anyway the property owner will not only win a judgment for the value of the tree but also for the amount that such action will devalue their property overall. Healthy trees add considerable value to a property especially a mature, healthy Oak tree. Expect to be hit with a minimum of $10,000 for just property value alone.

Re: Troll by Gail K (GA) on December 20, 2012 @12:59	[ Reply ]

Guess you got tired of trying to bed your tenant and decided to go cut down a tree instead. What an possibly uninformed. Perhaps you'll cut off a vital body part in the process. Gail