If a neighbor has continued to ignore my request for them to remove dead trees and now one has fallen and damaged my property, what do I do?

If a neighbor has continued to ignore my request for them to remove dead trees and now one has fallen and damaged my property, what do I do?

I’ve sent 2 certified letter that they did sign for and I have the receipts showing that they received them. Letters stated that their dead trees are endangering my property, etc. and that I need them to remove them. The last letter I sent I gave them 10 days to comply during this time 1 fell on my fence amd damaged some other items out there and I don’t want to file a claim with my insurwe because it will cause my ratesto go up. I feel they are responsible. What do I need to do to get the damages paid for? They had a company come out and give them an estimate today on getting other trees down but haven’t hired them.

Asked on August 10, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas

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