QUESTION:
Is permission from a neighbour required before intending to trim a part of a tree overhanging into another property?
ANSWER:
If the branch/es of a tree extend or overlap onto the neighbour’s property and is causing inconvenience to the neighbour, then the branches may be trimmed by the neighbour. However, it is best to inform the neighbour before doing so, so that any possible dispute may be avoided. [Re: Fataawa Qaasmiyyah Vol:23 Pg157]
ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!
ANSWERED BY:
Maulana Ahmed Saeed
Date: 01 Safr 1446 / 06 August 2024
CHECKED AND APPROVED BY:
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
