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Hi everyone, not sure if this is right place to post. We have a dangerous Tree at the back of our property which we think going to damage houses if it comes down. The council say it is on private land so not their problem. I checked land registry and it's owned by a company that was dissolved last year. Apparently any assets of the company go to Crown Estates, but it says they are not responsible for any problems or maintenance on the land. So I haven't got a clue where to go from here to get the tree looked at. Any suggestions please. Thank you.
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Try the Forestry Commission -
How do you know the tree is dangerous? Have you had a tree surgeon look at it? If so, what does he or she recommend?
Have you contacted the directors of the now defunct company?Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.
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The people whose houses are in danger if the tree falls should contact their insurance company.
Also the Council are talking 'rubbish', they have a 'duty of care', it isn't going to look good, if they 'pass the buck', when they could have done something to prevent a 'hazard' which has harmed people.
But get the tree checked out as suggested by Atticus.Comment
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When a company is dissolved its assets including land pass automatically to the Crown. This is called bona vacantia.
In most of England the Treasury Solicitor deals with these assets.
The treasury solicitor will not take formal possession of these assets before selling them. Nor will the treasury solicitor maintain or insure them
If the tree is in real danger of falling with possible serious damage to property and potential loss of life, someone has to take responsibility and act.
You should take atticus's advice and arrange for a tree surgeon to inspect it. You could speak to your affected neighbours and ask them if they will joint fund the cost of the inspection.Comment
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The Council has arborist, they need to inspect it.Comment
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Yes my suggestion would also be the tree expert at the council. The one we have in my area is extremely helpful.Comment
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