Understanding Kentucky Tree Law and Neighbor Disputes 🌳 Neighbor disputes over trees are a common source of friction in Kentucky. Understanding your rights and responsibilities is crucial to resolving these conflicts amicably and legally. This guide provides an overview of Kentucky tree law, focusing on damage caused by a neighbor's tree, and offers practical advice on handling such disputes. Kentucky's "Self-Help" Doctrine: Your Right to Trim 🔑 Kentucky adheres to the "self-help" doctrine, which allows you to trim branches and roots that encroach onto your property from a neighbor's tree. However, this right is limited. You can only trim up to the property line, and you must do so without causing unreasonable damage to the tree. Consider these points: ✅ Extent of Trimming: You can only trim branches and roots up to the property line. ✅ Reasonable Care: You must exercise reasonable care when trimming. Over-trimming or i...