We all know that if A's live tree falls into B's property, A is responsible for what is on A's side and B for B's side. And if the tree was dead and A knew it and ignored the issue and it then falls, A is responsible for the entire clean up on both properties plus any damages to B's property.
What happens if A's live tree has a large, leaning leader crack 8' above the ground such that the leader is now leaning into and being supported by B's tree, who is responsible to remove the leader? I presume it is the same as if the leader fell to the ground, B is responsible to remove all of the leader on B's side of property line? But could you argue A's tree is now hazardous and A must remove it before it causes damage?
What happens if A's live tree has a large, leaning leader crack 8' above the ground such that the leader is now leaning into and being supported by B's tree, who is responsible to remove the leader? I presume it is the same as if the leader fell to the ground, B is responsible to remove all of the leader on B's side of property line? But could you argue A's tree is now hazardous and A must remove it before it causes damage?