Some of the roots survived and now it’s back to a full ass tree and the current slumlord of a property owner refuses to pay anything towards maintainence even as it rips up patios and shits sticky sap everywhere. I want everything on my side of the line dead because nobody else gives a shit.
If the owner is truly neglectful you can talk to the city and potentially get the tree removed funded by a lein on their property. If your neighbor is uncooperative there are usually official channels to resolve this through.
If you go the vigilante route you might end up with a serious fine (also, it’s a dick move)