Question: We live in Arcadia and share a common block wall with a neighbor who only lives in his home during the winter. Last year, he planted a climbing shrub which has vines that have grown rapidly into our backyard, and now one large vine is next to our swimming pool motor. Although we emailed our neighbor, there was never a response. There is nothing in our HOA paperwork. Are we allowed to trim the vines? If we do, are we liable if we kill the climbing shrub?

Answer: The general rule is that a property owner in Arizona is allowed, at the property owner’s expense, to trim encroaching roots or branches back to the property line. If any trimming by you may kill the climbing shrub, you should contact an arborist to see if you would have to reimburse your neighbor for a new climbing shru

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