I have a similar situation except I'm on the other side. I have a giant Elm tree that has a few large branches hanging into the neighbors yard, crowding his power service line.
Last year he came and asked me to trim the tree and my Lilacs that were pushing through the fence. I gladly went and trimmed the lilacs back and disposed of the cuttings, but then his tone started to get to me and I decided not to trim the tree. He wasnt necessarily rude, but I could tell he was frustrated and all worked up. Once I thought about it a bit I thought 'f*ck him, trim it yourself." Why should I have to care for his property, especially when his yard is littered with dog shit and stinks.
Just the other day someone comes slamming on my door guess who. He had the same tone, I could tell he was all worked up but still trying to be polite. He asked if it was OK to trim the tree back and put the cuttings in my yard. I said fine, but informed him that public service had left me a notice and was scheduled to trim the Elm back from the power lines in the next week or two. I also mentioned that it might be illegal to do so, not to mention dangerous.
Once again his undertone was pissing me off and the pounding on my door while not using the doorbell really drove it home.
Whats everyone opinion on this situation? Should I just swallow my pride and go over and cut the limbs up to the 8ft(the only code I could fine online regarding trees in passageways) or should I let him worry about it?
Thanks,
Matt