{"product_id":"tradgrenar-rotter-tomtgrans-grannoverenskommelse-beskarning","title":"Tree branches and roots at the property boundary 2026\/2027 – Neighbor agreement, pruning and Excel | Word\/PDF","description":"\u003csection class=\"mb-product-copy\" lang=\"sv\" style=\"color:#17374C;line-height:1.75\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree branches and roots at the property boundary – neighbor agreement, notification and pruning protocol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBranches or roots from a neighbor's tree can cause practical problems.\u003c\/strong\u003e With this document package you can conduct a constructive dialogue, identify encroaching branches or roots, document the property boundary, check protection issues and draw up a clearly defined agreement on an approved action. The package is suitable for private property owners, housing managers and others who want to keep notifications, photos and follow-up organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe documents are based on Swedish property law, specifically \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3, Section 2 of the Land Code\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under specified conditions, this provision may apply to encroaching roots or branches that cause inconvenience, but it gives \u003cstrong\u003eno general right to fell a neighbor's tree\u003c\/strong\u003e. If there is a risk of significant damage, the tree owner must be given the opportunity to carry out the action themselves. Therefore, the package includes specific checkpoints for scope, contact, natural values and competence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-info-box mb-package\" style=\"margin:18px 0;padding:18px;border:2px solid #9BBBD2;background:#EAF3FA;border-radius:10px\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#164769\"\u003e01. Package contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 files in a ZIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e seven editable Word documents (DOCX), seven corresponding searchable PDF versions and an Excel workbook (XLSX) with nine tabs. Five Swedish working documents, one Swedish user guide and one English user guide. \u003cstrong\u003eThe main documents are in Swedish, not bilingual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 (27 October 2026) · \u003cstrong\u003eJurisdiction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweden · \u003cstrong\u003eDocument format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Word\/PDF\/Excel · \u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e digital ZIP via the store once the download file has been linked to the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-info-box mb-file-details\" style=\"margin:18px 0;padding:18px;border:2px solid #9BBBD2;background:#F7FAFC;border-radius:10px\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#164769\"\u003e02. What the files contain – detailed file list\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual file names below correspond to the ZIP package. Documents 01–07 are provided in two formats, DOCX and PDF; document 08 is an XLSX workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable aria-label=\"Document list for trees at the property boundary\" style=\"min-width:690px;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#164769;color:#FFF\"\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px;text-align:left\"\u003eNo.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px;text-align:left\"\u003eDocument \/ file name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px;text-align:left\"\u003eContent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px;text-align:left\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:9px;text-align:left\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeighbor agreement – branches and roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e01_Grannoverenskommelse_Trad_Beskarning.docx \/ 01_Grannoverenskommelse_Trad_Beskarning.pdf\u003c\/small\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eParties, boundary, inconvenience, limited action, stop conditions, cost and signatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eDocument voluntary agreement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eWord DOCX \/ PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#EFF5F9\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotification to the tree owner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e02_Underrattelse_Intrangande_Gren_Rot.docx \/ 02_Underrattelse_Intrangande_Gren_Rot.pdf\u003c\/small\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eFactual description, photos and offer to carry out the action themselves when required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eCommunication and receipt tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eWord DOCX \/ PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree status and photo appendix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e03_Tradstatus_Foto_Granskontroll.docx \/ 03_Tradstatus_Foto_Granskontroll.pdf\u003c\/small\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eTree ID, property designation, boundary documentation, inconvenience, photo and protection status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eFactual inventory before work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eWord DOCX \/ PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#EFF5F9\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and protection plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e04_Beskaringsplan_Skyddsatgarder.docx \/ 04_Beskaringsplan_Skyddsatgarder.pdf\u003c\/small\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eCompetence, protection, land use permit, species issue, arborist, stop list and work plan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eCheck conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eWord DOCX \/ PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal inspection and cost reconciliation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e05_Slutkontroll_Kostnadsavstamning.docx \/ 05_Slutkontroll_Kostnadsavstamning.pdf\u003c\/small\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eActual work, damage, photo ID, liability separated from claim and cost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eDocument actual outcome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eWord DOCX \/ PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#EFF5F9\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwedish user guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e06_Anvandarguide_SV.docx \/ 06_Anvandarguide_SV.pdf\u003c\/small\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eDecision flow, scenarios, authority checks, legal limitations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eComplete the documents correctly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eWord DOCX \/ PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFFFFF\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e07\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish User Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e07_English_User_Guide.docx \/ 07_English_User_Guide.pdf\u003c\/small\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eEnglish guidance for using the Swedish working documents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eEnglish user instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eWord DOCX \/ PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#EFF5F9\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcel – case and cost register\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e08_Tradgrans_Rot_Gren_Arenderegister.xlsx\u003c\/small\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eOverview, Parties, Tree Register, Inconveniences, Notifications, Pruning Plan, Risks, Costs and Read Me\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eFormula-driven administrative follow-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border:1px solid #CBDCE7\"\u003eExcel XLSX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStep by step – how to use the templates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the affected properties and owners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enter the property designation, check for any leasehold rights and obtain boundary documentation. The Swedish Land Registry's digital overview maps are not legally decisive in cases of unclear boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescribe the inconvenience concretely.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the tree status and photo appendix to distinguish encroaching roots or branches from a desire to fell the tree for aesthetic reasons. State the location, date and photo ID.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact the neighbor constructively.\u003c\/strong\u003e The notification template includes space to describe the proposal and document the tree owner's opportunity to carry out the action themselves when required. A lack of response does not automatically constitute full consent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerform necessary protection and authority checks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The detailed plan's possible land use permit, natural values, bird nests and arborist competence must be assessed for the specific tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefine the scope of the agreement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only write in the action that can legally be carried out and that the parties are authorized to agree to. A separate access permit may be required if anyone is to enter the other's property.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow up on actual work and costs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the final inspection protocol and Excel register without the registration automatically counting as proven damage, admitted liability or authority approval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExcel register with nine real tabs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a formula-driven summary. \u003cstrong\u003eParties\u003c\/strong\u003e collects controlled contact details; \u003cstrong\u003eTree Register\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the trees; \u003cstrong\u003eInconveniences\u003c\/strong\u003e describes the encroachment; \u003cstrong\u003eNotifications\u003c\/strong\u003e tracks communication; \u003cstrong\u003ePruning Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e contains the plan and action status; \u003cstrong\u003eRisks\u003c\/strong\u003e calculates probability × consequence when both values are filled in; \u003cstrong\u003eCosts\u003c\/strong\u003e calculates hours × hourly rate plus other specified costs; \u003cstrong\u003eRead Me\u003c\/strong\u003e explains the fields and the division of responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formulas are administrative aids. They do not assess the tree's stability, the legal status of the property boundary, an agreed liability issue or whether an authority review is required. The workbook is free of actual personal data and fictitious test cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant legal matters – rights and limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3, Sections 1–2 of the Land Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e each person shall show reasonable consideration when using immovable property. If a root or branch encroaches from an adjacent area and causes inconvenience, the property owner may, according to Chapter 3, Section 2, remove it under specified conditions. If the action is expected to cause significant damage to the tree owner, they must be given the opportunity to carry out the action themselves. Special rules for leasehold rights must also be observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe boundary must be clarified.\u003c\/strong\u003e A map in a digital map service is for orientation, not always a fixed legal boundary. In cases of unclear property boundaries, relevant documents must be reviewed and sometimes a Land Registry case may be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand use permit and nature conservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a land use permit may be required under certain conditions for felling trees within a detailed plan area, for example where the municipality has decided on protection provisions. Substantial actions on particularly valuable trees that can significantly change the natural environment may require consultation according to Chapter 12, Section 6 of the Environmental Code. Protection for birds, nests and other species can also affect the possibility of pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork and damage risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e tree felling, cutting at great heights, root damage to load-bearing structures, especially old trees or suspicion of instability require competent assessment, often an arborist. The templates do not contain chainsaw, climbing or arborist instructions. The cost journal does not determine whether liability for damages exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should you seek help?\u003c\/strong\u003e In case of dispute over boundaries, co-ownership, valuable trees, land use permits, species protection, extensive damage risk, professional pruning or unclear liability, individual legal or technical advice and contact with the municipality\/county administrative board may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote before 2027:\u003c\/strong\u003e changes in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riksdagen.se\/sv\/dokument-och-lagar\/dokument\/svensk-forfattningssamling\/artskyddsforordning-2007845_sfs-2007-845\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSpecies Protection Ordinance (2007:845)\u003c\/a\u003e come into force on \u003cstrong\u003e1 November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. The checks in the templates are deliberately formulated as current protection and permit assessments, not as an exhaustive list of the law's wording. Check the current provisions when actually carrying out the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I saw off all branches from the neighbor's tree that hang over the property?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot without question. The Land Code refers to encroaching branches or roots that cause inconvenience and includes a special requirement to give the tree owner the opportunity to carry out the action themselves when significant damage can occur. Also assess the boundary, natural values, permits and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I fell the entire neighbor's tree with support from Chapter 3, Section 2?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the provision does not give any general right to fell a tree that stands on another property. Other powers and permits must be assessed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs a sent letter the same as the neighbor having approved the work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The notification documents contacts and the possible opportunity for the tree owner to carry out the action themselves. If voluntary consent is needed, its scope, competence and existence must be verifiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a land use permit for pruning or tree felling?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the actual action and the plan\/protection provisions for the area. Check the municipality's information and any nature conservation requirements before the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the PDF files editable and are the agreements in English?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe DOCX files are editable. The PDF files are searchable and printable; interactive PDF forms are not promised. The five working documents are in Swedish; a separate English-language guide is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated templates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor other types of rights to land, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/servitutsavtal-mall-word-pdf\"\u003eeasement agreements\u003c\/a\u003e may be a separate document area. For systematic documentation of movable property and condition, there are \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/inventarielista-besiktningsprotokoll-mall-word-pdf\"\u003einventory lists and inspection protocols\u003c\/a\u003e. Also read \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/faq\"\u003eTemplate Store's questions and answers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOfficial legal sources and version control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riksdagen.se\/sv\/dokument-och-lagar\/dokument\/svensk-forfattningssamling\/jordabalk-1970994_sfs-1970-994\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSwedish Parliament – Land Code (1970:994), Chapter 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lantmateriet.se\/sv\/fastighet-och-mark\/oklarheter-kring-fastighetsgranser\/Hitta-granser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSwedish Land Registry – Find boundaries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boverket.se\/sv\/pbl-kunskapsbanken\/lov--byggande\/anmalningsplikt\/marklov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBoverket – land use permit within detailed plan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturvardsverket.se\/vagledning-och-stod\/samhallsplanering\/samrad-om-atgarder-pa-sarskilt-skyddsvarda-trad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSwedish Environmental Protection Agency – consultation on actions on particularly valuable trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eEdition 1.0 · Source control and internal technical review: 27 October 2026. 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