Can my neighbour cut down my tree?

Everyone knows that your neighbours are the luck of the draw, but on the whole I’ve always managed to maintain a courteous and friendly relationship with mine.

So, you can imagine my surprise a few weeks ago when I caught my neighbour trying to cut down a tree at the bottom of my garden, without asking me first.

The legal rules surrounding whether or not you can cut your neighbours tree can feel complicated, but after speaking to the experts about my situation, I feel reassured that I have handled the dispute correctly.