Florida's "Massachusetts Rule" holds homeowners responsible for damage if a neighbor's tree falls on their property. State Senator Jonathan Martin is sponsoring legislation to shift liability to homeowners for trees on their land, arguing it would reduce litigation and insurance costs. However, concerns have been raised about the lack of distinction between healthy and unhealthy trees, potentially increasing neighbor disputes. The "Fallen Tree Act" faces challenges as it moves through committees with limited time left in the legislative session.
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