Civil Act — Article 240 (Right of removing branches and roots of trees)

(1) If the branches of trees on adjoining land extend over the boundary line, the owner of such trees may be required to remove the branches.

(2) If the owner does not comply with the request under the preceding paragraph, the claimant may remove them.

(3) If the roots of trees on adjoining land extend across the boundary line, they may be cut away at will.