🌳 Navigating Nebraska Neighbor Disputes: Trees, Boundaries, and Your Rights Neighborly relations are essential for a peaceful community. However, disputes sometimes arise, particularly concerning trees and property lines. This article delves into Nebraska's specific laws and offers practical advice for resolving these common neighborly disagreements. 🌲 Nebraska Tree Law: A Deep Dive Tree disputes often stem from encroaching branches, roots damaging property, or obstructions of views or sunlight. Nebraska law, while not overly prescriptive, does provide some guidance. 🌳 The "Massachusetts Rule" and Nuisance in Nebraska Nebraska generally follows a modified version of the "Massachusetts Rule." This rule states that a landowner is generally allowed to trim branches and roots of a neighbor's tree that encroach onto their property, up to the property line , without needing the neighbor's permission. This is often termed ...