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Telecommunications Act 2001

Networks - Maintenance of networks - Interference with lines

131: Costs of removal or trimming of trees

You could also call this:

"Paying for tree removal or trimming near phone and internet lines"

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If a network operator removes or trims a tree, shrub, or plant on any land or road, you might have to pay for it. This can happen if the network operator gets an order under section 130 to do the work. You will be liable for the reasonable cost of the work if you are the owner, occupier, local authority, or person who was given notice of the application under section 129(2).

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Part 4Networks
Maintenance of networks: Interference with lines

131Costs of removal or trimming of trees

  1. If a network operator removes or trims a tree, shrub, or plant on any land or road under the authority of an order made under section 130, the owner, occupier, local authority, or other person to whom notice of the application under section 129(2) was given is liable for the reasonable cost of the work of the network operator.

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