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A multimillion-dollar view, a split-second decision… and 32 trees later, a courtroom. He wanted a clearer skyline, so he sent a crew over the fence and onto his neighbor’s property to cut them down. No permission. No paperwork. Just chainsaws. Now the arborist says it’s $1,000 per tree in... fines, plus city rules require replacing them with trees of the same size. Between sourcing mature trees, transport, planting, debris removal, and restoration, the bill is creeping toward $1.5 million—before legal fees. Add another $400,000 in fines. All for a “better view.” Turns out the most expensive part of this project wasn’t the trees. It was forgetting that the view didn’t belong to him. Was it Worth it, even for a rich guy?show more

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Beefbooger7 months ago

What kind of person thinks it is acceptable to go over onto their neighbor's property/yard and cut down their trees? He is getting what he deserves. What a dumb a$$.

TheRealCherokeeOwl 🦉7 months ago

If it were a vacant lot I might could understand but there was a house & someone living on their property 🙄

Penelope Helenick7 months ago

@beefbooger Vacant lot still wouldn't belong to him so he could destroy trees.

Beefbooger7 months ago

@cherokeeowl It was wrong to destroy trees not on his land. No question about it.

Jaxson Chase7 months ago

The company he called to cut them down should have known better as well n should lose their business license

Dr. CZ7 months ago

Entitlement level: expert. Thought a $32k fine was the worst case, ended up facing ~$2M in reality (replacements + fines). Insurance probably covered most, but still—talk about a view that cost an arm and a forest. Karma grows slowly but hits hard.

TheRealCherokeeOwl 🦉7 months ago

Yes indeed ~ expensive entitlement for sure

NancyH7 months ago

Some people think they can just do what they want-this time it cost him.

SonnyBoy🇺🇸7 months ago

That’s gonna be an expensive lawsuit

TheRealCherokeeOwl 🦉7 months ago

Very expensive even for a millionaire

Hodar7 months ago

You can pick your friends, your enemies will pick themselves. He bypassed a friendly neighbor, by invading his neighbors land and destroying his property. I don't know how you "mend fences" when someone is that arrogant - I'm thinking the fine needs to be in the Millions

(((Greg St John)))7 months ago

Alternatively. Erect a 50 foot wall with an appropriate message facing the dumbasses’ (sic ?) house.

LivinTheBeachLife7 months ago

Dude I would be BEYOND furious. I am a real estate developer & trees are 100% protected on my properties. Like, I design/build houses AROUND them. If anyone did this on my property, hell would be a welcome relief for what I would rain down on them!!!!!!!!!

Gun slinger7 months ago

My neighbor attempted to cut down a tree dropped it on my fence and ripped down three of my trees maybe I should have been an a$$hole about it and got paid instead I helped him 😭

Lorin Lasko7 months ago

@gotrice2024 He better should buy the ground with the trees and. And cut them down then…🤷

Sara O7 months ago

Tree law is FAFO law. People are dumb, dumb, dumb.

Josh love7 months ago

People have been shot for less

Alan Smithee7 months ago

yep, you do NOT mess with peoples trees. the damages can be absolutely exorbitant (as this shows)

dpierce7 months ago

Hes luckey wherever that is. In MN you can found liable for up to 3x replacement cost of each tree. That $1.5 mill could be closer to $5 mill.

GenX122418657 months ago

I would be surprised if it was a white guy. Bet he is from India, Pakistan, or some other shithole.

Susan Scott7 months ago

Sounds like he losing the view too after he replaces the trees.

Barker11117 months ago

Someone come cut down some of my trees!

Det Scagnetti7 months ago

Of course it’s some stinky Indian

The Majestic 1776 © 🇺🇸🌹7 months ago

In the middle of the night, he'll probably pack his bags & just leave everything & leave the Country

Dimitri7 months ago

Shinway??

CPW7 months ago

What an💩 he had to pay it back ✨️

Rudayo Drive7 months ago

What kind of name is "Haber" I wonder?

Victoria Angulo7 months ago

White entitled prick!

Edgar Friendly 🇺🇸🗽7 months ago

Now I want to watch the Zoom trial

Peter the Great7 months ago

@grok is this true?

G 🌬️💨7 months ago

Those trees we promised to him 3000 years ago

Sasso7 months ago

Anyone want to be some radical judge dismisses the criminal case and forces the guy to plant trees that will take 30 years to grow? I know longer have faith in legal system.

ohsonatural7 months ago

In Australia they do this.

Mary fields7 months ago

@TeamTrump47 justice

youbeenanalyzed7 months ago

Don’t steal @Katiemoneygrabz content ever again you dweeb

Nelson7 months ago

Tree law nails people all the time. The sub Reddit has some great past hits for stories on this.

Zvi7 months ago

It’s crazy that it’s only $1000 per tree. They should do it like $1000 per inch of diameter.

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68,534 views • 2 years ago

Today at the Eko Amore Gardens in Lekki, we marked the 2026 Tree Planting Day with a powerful demonstration of our collective commitment to a greener and more climate resilient Lagos. I had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu , ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, along with the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, our Tree Champions, and community leaders. The theme for this year, “Trees for Lagos: Our City, Our Responsibility,” speaks directly to the fact that environmental stewardship is a duty we all share. Tree planting is not a ceremonial event, it is a strategic environmental intervention and one of the simplest, most effective nature based solutions to combat extreme weather, flooding, biodiversity loss, and rising temperatures. The Governor charged all Lagosians to not only plant trees but to nurture them to maturity, and he set a clear target of 20,000 trees for this year. As of June 30, we had already planted 13,401 trees representing 67 percent of that target, and a new planting season has now commenced across all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas, running throughout the rainy season until October. I am pleased to announce that every LGA and LCDA Chairman has been designated as a Tree Custodian, responsible for nurturing and monitoring the trees planted in their jurisdictions for a minimum of 12 months to ensure survival. The Governor also unveiled the 20 Lagos Tree Champions, outstanding individuals and organisations whose contributions are advancing the greening of our State. I urge every resident to obtain free tree seedlings from LASPARK’s Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency - LASPARK nurseries, plant in your homes, schools, offices and communities, and nurture them. We are not just planting trees, we are planting hope, health, and a lasting legacy for generations to come. This is how we build a #CleanerLagos and a truly #GreaterLagos.

Today at the Eko Amore Gardens in Lekki, we marked the 2026 Tree Planting Day with a powerful demonstration of our collective commitment to a greener and more climate resilient Lagos. I had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu , ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, along with the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, our Tree Champions, and community leaders. The theme for this year, “Trees for Lagos: Our City, Our Responsibility,” speaks directly to the fact that environmental stewardship is a duty we all share. Tree planting is not a ceremonial event, it is a strategic environmental intervention and one of the simplest, most effective nature based solutions to combat extreme weather, flooding, biodiversity loss, and rising temperatures. The Governor charged all Lagosians to not only plant trees but to nurture them to maturity, and he set a clear target of 20,000 trees for this year. As of June 30, we had already planted 13,401 trees representing 67 percent of that target, and a new planting season has now commenced across all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas, running throughout the rainy season until October. I am pleased to announce that every LGA and LCDA Chairman has been designated as a Tree Custodian, responsible for nurturing and monitoring the trees planted in their jurisdictions for a minimum of 12 months to ensure survival. The Governor also unveiled the 20 Lagos Tree Champions, outstanding individuals and organisations whose contributions are advancing the greening of our State. I urge every resident to obtain free tree seedlings from LASPARK’s Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency - LASPARK nurseries, plant in your homes, schools, offices and communities, and nurture them. We are not just planting trees, we are planting hope, health, and a lasting legacy for generations to come. This is how we build a #CleanerLagos and a truly #GreaterLagos.

Tokunbo Wahab

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