Hi Cap’n
As you’ve stacked the stuff in the street you could be facing the wrath of the local council, and possibly be fined if it isn’t removed. Whilst understanding your action in making the area safe, it would have been better to come to an agreement with your landlord/agent beforehand about the costs involved. As in Gumball’s case you have the right to live in secure and safe premises, including the yard, and were entitled to claim a rent reduction if you couldn’t use that part of your leased area through it being unsafe. I’d put it to your landlord/agent that you have saved them a considerable sum of money by cutting up and removing the dead tree, and now you’d like them to arrange removal from the footpath as soon as possible. If they don’t come to the party, then I’d suggest you retrospectively claim the rent reduction so you’re not further out of pocket.