I live and work in Connecticut and am considering quitting my job due to serious health concerns relating to my workplace. The building is in poor condition, with repeated mold issues, cockroaches, bacteria in the water, and broken appliances and bathrooms. The air conditioning also struggles,... View More

I've recently had a moving truck from POD ENTERPRISES spill hydraulic fluid across my 100-foot driveway in Mendham, NJ. The company downplayed the incident, offering $300 as a "good will gesture" and recommending I clean it up myself with Fuller's earth. Despite requesting an... View More

I recently moved to a new place in Idaho, and my neighbor's pot and cigarette smoke are infiltrating my home. I have a child, a dog, and suffer from brain aneurysms, making this a significant health concern for my family. I've tried speaking to the neighbors, but they don't care. The... View More

I live in Pennsylvania, and my apartment building is in severe disrepair, with issues such as a fallen ceiling, severe water damage, mold, loose electrical outlets, crumbling walls, and a strong smell of black mold. Since September 2025, the owner and management have refused to make necessary... View More

I am currently staying at a homeless shelter in Louisiana, where I have found hazardous conditions such as mold in the bathrooms and general neglect of the property. The shelter attracts flies and other insects due to open doors, which raises hygiene concerns. Although this is my first night here... View More

I own a piece of property in Cherokee County, Texas. The property behind my house is being considered for development into an RV park. The proposed location is not very large and is adjacent to a FEMA Zone A BFE floodplain. I'm concerned about potential issues and want to ensure that the... View More

I am seeking legal assistance concerning my situation with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and Xcel Energy in Colorado. My rights to defer or reject the installation of an AMI/Smart digital meter, and to opt for a non-communicating digital meter, are being violated. The parties involved are... View More

I filed a written complaint with Xcel Energy, exercising my statutory right under Colorado law (CRS §40‑4‑122) to defer or reject the installation of an AMI/smart meter and to retain my traditional non-communicating meter. I argue that the installation of digital/AMI meters violates my... View More

I'm looking to purchase a catalytic converter and found that while the price is around $300-$400 out of state, it's approximately $2000 in California. I discovered this when trying to buy from Rock Auto, which doesn’t offer sales to California, though they do not specify why. I... View More

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answered on May 31, 2026

The price difference you're seeing is real, and it goes well beyond just the etching requirement. California has its own stricter emissions standards under the California Air Resources Board, and catalytic converters sold in the state must be CARB-compliant. These CARB-approved units are... View More

I live in public housing in Illinois, and about a month ago, there was a sewer line break in the neighboring public housing to the north. The housing crew recently pumped the contaminated water across the yard and down the public street, near other tenants' vehicles, and into a distant storm... View More

I'm an environmental activist volunteering with an environmental nonprofit involved in a federal NEPA case in California. I'm developing a GIS map for the plaintiffs to show spatial patterns, but it won't be ready by the 5/29/2026 deadline. There is, however, a deadline for... View More

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answered on May 30, 2026

In federal NEPA litigation, the administrative record is generally closed as of the date the agency finalized its decision, and federal courts reviewing agency action under NEPA are typically limited to reviewing that administrative record rather than accepting new evidence submitted by the... View More

I have a property in Georgia through which a natural stream runs. I am trying to determine responsibility for maintaining the stream's flow and clearing debris, such as fallen trees and branches, that may be causing blockages. I am not aware of any specific state, county, or municipal... View More

I reported my landlord to the EPA for illegal dumping from his car wash onto the residential land where I rent, and he was fined $100,000. My partner owns the trailer, and we rent the land. We've always paid rent on time and have not made any alterations. Now, my landlord is claiming I'm... View More

I obtained an apartment through the NYC lottery, advertised as newly constructed, but it wasn't. It has no previous rental history and was used by employees and owners. The apartment suffers from severe ventilation issues and chronic air quality problems that have caused me daily health... View More

I purchased a property in California that advertised a 1000 square foot detached garage workshop noted as a potential space for hobbies or a business. Later, a contractor informed me that this structure was unpermitted. The seller, a licensed painting contractor, built the workshop personally and... View More

Douglas K. Poulin
answered on May 22, 2026

Based on the facts you described, this potentially goes well beyond a minor permitting issue and starts moving into possible seller nondisclosure, negligent misrepresentation, and construction defect territory.

In California, sellers generally have a duty to disclose known material facts... View More

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If my neighbor causes gas to enter my home through my recessed ceiling appliances, can they be charged with intent to harm? There haven't been previous discussions about the issue, but I have developed respiratory issues that might be related. The gases smell like sulfur dioxide, gall, ozone,... View More

In North Carolina, if a beaver dam on neighboring property potentially causes damage to my property, who is responsible for the damages? There hasn't been any damage yet, but I'm concerned about what steps to take if damage occurs. I haven't had any communication with the neighbor or... View More

I live near a property in Orlando, Florida, where the occupants have multiple large dogs, leading to a severe flea infestation. As a mandated reporter, I suspect that this situation is affecting the well-being of the pets and a senior veteran who is disabled and possibly neglected due to this... View More

Andrey Mangushev
answered on May 22, 2026

Under Florida law, a persistent flea infestation originating from a neighboring property can constitute a private nuisance actionable under common law, and Florida Statutes §823.01 (nuisances) and §386.01 (public nuisances affecting health) both provide avenues for relief when a condition... View More

I’ve been living in my duplex in California for 8 months, and it has become uninhabitable due to lead, mold, and asbestos issues that have affected my daughter's health, even putting her in the hospital with breathing problems. My landlord is offering only 2 months' rent and my deposit... View More

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answered on May 21, 2026

What you are describing implicates California's implied warranty of habitability under Civil Code section 1941 and Health and Safety Code provisions, plus potential personal injury claims tied to your daughter's hospitalization. Mold, lead, and asbestos exposure are not minor habitability... View More

I am facing a situation where my landlord has repeatedly reconnected a leaking gas stove after the gas company has stated that it needs repair. I have reported the issue to my landlord multiple times, and each time, the gas company has confirmed the need for repairs and unplugged the stove. My... View More

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answered on May 28, 2026

Your landlord CANNOT enter your premises without your permission. Don't give them permission! If you are thinking about getting money: If you die from CO poisoning or from a gas explosion, your survivors would have a Wrongful Death action against the landlord. Any recovery would be reduced... View More