Is Neighbor Responsible For Fixing My Car If A Rotten Tree Of His Fell On It? 
The issue comes down to the famous question , `` what did he know and when did he know it ? '' followed by `` what did he do about it ? '' If Your neighbor knew about the condition of the tree , and that can be documented , and then did nothing to remove the tree or it 's damaged parts , then if it fell and caused damage to your car , your neighbor would be legally liable for that damage . The liability portion of his Homeowners ' policy would provide coverage for such a loss as a result of his negligence . 