Told to do it my self ….

I own in a villa and have concerns about the very tall gum trees running along our side boundary fence line.

I fear for my family's safety from the trees and branches possibly falling onto the villa, causing damage to the property and common property, and possible inquiry.

The Secretary on the executive committee who owns the villa opposite me has had a number of large branches collapse on her roof and on the colourbond boundary fence some 4-5 years ago. The damage on that occasion was quickly repaired by the neighbour.

At that time the neighbour did trim the tall gum trees, however has not done anything since. The trees are out of reach from our boundary fence, and currently are a real danger.

I have personally approached the owner about the trees and he has flatly refused to do anything about them.

I have personally approached Campbelltown council about the trees and they have flatly refused to do anything about them.

I have approached the Secretary about the issue. I have indicated that I believe this is a strata issue and have recommended that the strata take the matter to the Land and Environment Court.

The Secretary has indicated that she too has concerns about the trees but says that it is too expensive to pursue the matter via the Land and Environment Court and has told me to pursue it myself.

Where do I stand?