Bills to help Florida homeowners avoid liability for damage from a neighbor's fallen tree were withdrawn, along with about 1.300 other bills.

“Florida follows what’s known as the ‘Massachusetts Rule,’ which says if your neighbor’s tree encroaches onto your property, you have the legal right to trim the branches or roots, but ...

But as the Talahassee Democrat reports, Florida lawmakers indefinitely postponed debate on the bill in order to discuss the state budget. The Fallen Tree Act may or may not be reintroduced in 2026.

Florida statutes currently say if a neighbor's tree falls on your property, you have to pay to deal with it. A new bill puts that back on the owner.

Earlier this year, Florida’s proposed Fallen Tree Act offered hope to homeowners concerned that fallen branches from their neighbor’s yard could end up damaging their property and drive up ...

As Florida’s hurricane season kicks off, many homeowners in the state are anxious to know the fate of Florida's proposed Fallen Tree Act. Looks like they’ll have to wait till the 2026 ...