"Paul Dennes trimmed five trees outside his home, believing they were his responsibility. He was informed by his insurance broker that trimming was necessary for coverage, leading to his actions."
"Dennes expressed shock at receiving a $50,000 fine from the city, stating, 'Whoa! I'm like, are you kidding me? It's just brutal, you know?'"
"Feeling bullied by the city's response, Dennes remarked, 'It feels like bullying; I don't want to start a big war!' after being fined for the tree trimming."
A San Francisco homeowner, Paul Dennes, faces $50,000 in fines for illegally trimming five trees outside his home. Dennes believed the trees were his responsibility and trimmed them to qualify for property insurance. He was unaware that the trees belonged to the city. After receiving fines from the Department of Public Works, Dennes expressed shock and frustration, feeling bullied by the city's actions. A neighboring resident had advised him to consult a certified arborist, which he claims he did, but the city reported the illegal pruning.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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