Karen Walsh: My neighbour's tree has damaged my property. What can I do?

A tree surgeon could confirm if the tree was rotting or damaged and if it was, you possibly have a case against your neighbour for the damage and loss to your property

Dear Karen, 

Over the weekend with the windy weather, one of my neighbour’s trees fell into my back garden. It damaged my shed and parts of my fence. I had concerns about the tree over the past year and tried to talk to him but he kept ignoring me and telling me to mind my own business and just walking off. I texted him also but he did not respond. What can I do now? I don’t want to pay for the damage to my property because he simply couldn’t be bothered dealing with his property and taking responsibility for it.