Neighbor's Leaves Landed in Your NJ Yard? Under New Jersey Rules, They're Your Problem
In New Jersey, no state rule makes your neighbor come get the leaves that land in your yard. And blowing them back over the fence can land you in a whole new mess. I've never felt so betrayed by a tree.
I didn't know a tree could start a feud. Then I watched October happen in New Jersey.
Apparently every fall here, the leaves turn gorgeous for about a week, and then they fall, and then they blow, and then every guy on the block is standing at the edge of his lawn staring at the house next door like it just cut him off in traffic.
According to NJ 101.5, which cites the Asbury Park Press, there's no state rule that makes your neighbor come pick up leaves that fall or drift into your yard. Once they land on your side, they're generally yours. Clogged gutters included.
