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Article 483Ruinous Buildings and Trees in Danger
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Whenever a large tree threatens to fall in
such a way as to cause damage to the land or tenement
of another or to travelers over a public or private road, the
owner of the tree shall be obliged to fell and remove it;
and should he not do so, it shall be done at his expense
by order of the administrative authorities. (390a)
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