Need advice: neighbor's tree damaging my property

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Hypothetical question

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

neighbor's tree damaging my property. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been in this property for 4 years. My monthly rent is $3,091. I have a written lease.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

Illustrative response

For anyone in California: look into the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). It allows employees to file lawsuits on behalf of the state for Labor Code violations. The penalties can be substantial and it's a powerful tool that's unique to California.