Background: we live abroad, but own a home in DC to which we will be returning this summer. I just received an email from our tenants that while they were at work today, and with absolutely no notice to anyone, our next door neighbor had one of our trees cut down. Apparently, there was a lot of wind today and the tree started leaning and looked like it might fall on her house. Without consulting anyone (and thinking that the tree would fall imminently), the neighbor called a tree service, had them go into our yard and cut it down. She is now seeking full reimbursement from us for the $3800 bill from the tree service. On one hand, I'm happy that there was no damage to her house. On the other, I find her actions galling. Also, the timing is terrible. DH is a fed who is affected by the shutdown. Due to our mustachian ways, we can easily afford the $3800 payment, but it isn't fun. Part of me is inclined to offer say, 50-75% of that amount and see what happens. Would love some feedback.