Can Tree Branches Legally Be Trimmed by Chermside Neighbours?
Yes, Chermside neighbours can generally trim branches that overhang their property, but important limits apply. Queensland’s common-law right of abatement usually allows you to cut encroaching branches back to the boundary from your own land. However, this does not authorise entry onto your neighbour’s property, damage to their tree or pruning that breaches vegetation protection laws. What Are the Rules for Trimming Overhanging Branches? For residential properties