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Understanding Idaho's Stance on Overhanging Tree Branches 🌳 Disputes involving overhanging tree branches are a common source of conflict between neighbors in Idaho. While Idaho law doesn't explicitly address this issue with a specific statute, established legal principles and common law provide a framework for resolving these disagreements. Understanding these principles is crucial for navigating such situations legally and effectively. The "Self-Help" Doctrine: Your Right to Trim 🔑 Idaho adheres to the "self-help" doctrine, which generally allows a property owner to trim branches or roots that encroach onto their property, up to the property line. This means you have the legal right to address overhanging branches yourself, without needing your neighbor's permission, as long as you don't trespass onto their property . ✅ What "Up to the Property Line" Means: You can only trim branches on your side of the pro...