[Bruff]

One of the reasons I moved to Summerlin was the spectacular view from a back yard that encompassed a major part of the valley to the east. It was especially nice in the morning to catch the sun rise and taking in the lights of the Strip and the rest of the city at night was equally spectacular.
But alas, no more. In what seemed an overnight sensation my beautiful view was replaced with rapidly-growing greenery that reminds one of Jack and the bean stock. The neighbor has no interest in trimming his new tree farm, and believe me, Jack's solution does come to mind - especially when attempts to involve my HMO - which places enormous restrictions on what someone can plant or site on their property - were not, pun intended, fruitful.
Question: Has anyone had experience with getting trees trimmed or removed?

[owelles]

Originally Posted by Bruff

One of the reasons I moved to where I did in Summerlin was the spectacular view my back yard, which encompassed a major part of the valley. It was especially nice in the morning to catch the sun rise. At night it was taking in the lights of the Strip and the rest of the city.
But alas, no more. In what seemed an overnight sensation my backyard neighbor replaced my beautiful view with rapidly-growing greenery that reminds me of Jack and the bean stock. The neighbor has no interest in trimming, and believe me, the thought of doing what Jack did presents itself. Attempts to get a response from my HMO have not been, pun intended, fruitful.
Question: Has anyone had experience with this - and in particular, getting them trimmed or removed?

Suggestion: Contact your HOA, not your HMO.

[ScoopLV]

Originally Posted by owelles

Suggestion: Contact your HOA, not your HMO.

He did. He said so in the post.


Sorry, bruff, but unless you're willing to commit a crime, those trees aren't going anywhere. The trees provide shade, which saves energy, so your neighbor has every right to plant them. The HOA is going to fall on his side. So is the law.

However, if neighbor didn't get required approval for the planting (I have to get my immediate neighbors to sign off on everything I do), you might have a leg to stand on. If the HOA is the kind that allows people to plant trees as long as they're three feet from the privacy wall, you're SOL. But if paperwork is required, call the HOA and tell them you're not going to back off this issue until they provide you with paperwork that shows that you signed off on the planting. I had to retroactively get my neighbors approval for a small cactus garden. (And I don't mean small garden, I mean small cactus. The biggest will never get more than 3-feet tall.) There is also the chance that the trees came with the house, and then there's absolutely nothing you can do.

Is there any chance that the trees will continue growing and eventually give you your view back? (A palm tree, for instance.)

[owelles]

Originally Posted by ScoopLV

He did. He said so in the post.

No, he said HMO - an honest typo, I know, but a funny one nonetheless, I thought.

[MediocreButArrogant]

Originally Posted by owelles

No, he said HMO - an honest typo, I know, but a funny one nonetheless, I thought.

Maybe he had a note from his doctor stating there was a medical reason for needing to cut down the trees.

[KonaKat]

Many neighborhoods also have view plane restrictions - you can't block your neighbor's view. Check out your CC&Rs and sometimes there is another document that lists what kinds of plants can be planted etc.

[Exaday]

I'd be careful. This guy in my community raised a stink over some speed bumps. He's a sweet old man. He's become the target of harassment from the HOA board and everyone hates him now.

[cowherjaw]

Originally Posted by MediocreButArrogant

Maybe he had a note from his doctor stating there was a medical reason for needing to cut down the trees.

Maybe his HMO has a tree surgeon.

[Bruff]

Thanks for the advice, everyone. Glad I gave a couple of you a bit of a chuckle. Actually, when I said "my HMO", I meant Height Management Organization.
Bruff

[jfkIII]

I read it as a possible gay partner.