If our neighbor hired an uninsured, unlicensed man to cut down trees and one of the trees fell on our house, is the homeowner responsible?
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If our neighbor hired an uninsured, unlicensed man to cut down trees and one of the trees fell on our house, is the homeowner responsible?
Since he hired the man?
Asked on October 20, 2014 under Real Estate Law, Nebraska
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you are bringing a lawsuit for the damage then you should sue both the person who did the cutting and the homeowner. The homeowner may be ultimately responsible but really, that is not your problem. Also consider making a claim against your own policy and having your insurer "subrogate" the claim - sue them on your behalf. Good luck.
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