I am concerned about the sale of property next to mine, as it may affect my access to the main road, potentially leaving me landlocked. The real estate agent involved seems questionable, offering plans to transform the area into a lake or resort, or even a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center,... View More

I bought a house in Clark County, WA in 2021, which had a widened driveway on a county road leading to my house. Recently, I received a letter from the county stating that, based on Google Earth images from 2016, the driveway size has changed, and I need to either pay for a permit or return the... View More

I own a farm, and a sewer line runs through my property. My neighbor wants to sell their adjacent land to a developer, but I would like to purchase the land myself. There are no existing easements or legal agreements regarding access to the sewer, and my neighbor expects a higher price than I am... View More

I am a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor planning to open a wellness clinic/spa in Georgia. I intend to offer services such as biofeedback, sauna, red light therapy, footbath, live blood analysis, and supplements. I don't have permits or zoning concerns yet, but I'm curious about the... View More

I am planning to operate a daycare and need zoning approval. I would like assistance with both the preparation and submission of the zoning application. I am aware of the zoning classification for the intended location but need guidance on specific requirements and restrictions for daycare centers... View More

As a homeowner directly across the street from a newly constructed splash pad in our village park, do I have any rights to be involved or informed about such developments? The village board did not provide me with any formal notifications or invitations for public meetings regarding this project,... View More

My father was not in the presence of a notary to do this transaction. He had no idea the guy was going to sign the whole property deed to himself.

I live two feet from a small congregational church in Corydon, KY. The owner of the church is conducting concealed weapon classes in addition to church services. I am concerned because these classes are held very close to where children reside, and there are certain zoning codes that must be... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 2, 2025

Yes. They can as long as they are in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the various activities.

I own a home built in 1992 that encroaches about 3 feet over a golf course easement. This issue has been present through several ownerships, and I've been advised by an attorney that it's not legally problematic since the house has been sold multiple times over 33 years without issue.... View More

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Anthony M. Avery Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 29, 2025

You might get the owner of the golf course to agree to a joint and permanent easement to be made of record. If you are able to move your encroachment, then you might do so. Otherwise expect to sell to buyers who are not concerned with the title cloud or possibly be sued at some time in the... View More

I removed the garage from my property, intending to rebuild on the same site. However, I discovered that the neighbor's private sewer line runs through this location, under the old garage foundation. I own parts of lots 1 and 2, and the sewer line seems to follow the original property line... View More

There are two people staying illegally on a lot next to my home in Shasta County. They live in a camp trailer without permitted dwellings or a septic system. Despite discussions with them, they've acquired two pit bulls and walk them daily in front of our homes. I've contacted code... View More

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James L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 27, 2025

The people staying on the neighboring lot don't automatically have full use rights to the access road beyond the entrance to their lot unless they have a specific easement granting them those rights. In California, an easement grants someone "a limited right to use another's land for... View More

I received a written request from my HOA asking me to remove a fence that has been on HOA property for 27 years. I have been maintaining and upkeeping the fence all this time, but there was no original documentation or agreement regarding its installation. We have not had any prior disputes with... View More

Richard Sternberg
answered on Mar 25, 2025

Your question leads to many projected answers, but mostly to more questions. It is plausible that they have interpreted the HOA rules wrong after 27 years, or that you have rights from a prior version of the same rules. There are adverse possession issues, unless the claim is undercut by missing... View More

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As the manager of a rural water district in Oklahoma, we have a property owner trying to prevent access to a water booster station on his land, which has been in service since 1990. We hold a written legal easement filed in the courthouse, but the new owner, who recently moved from Texas, claims it... View More

I am looking to purchase a home in Wareham, but there are legal complications regarding property encroachment. The house encroaches on the neighboring property by about 10 feet. In 1999, the original owner received a permit for an addition, crossing onto town-owned land, which was later purchased... View More

I'm planning to start a part-time home-based cake business in Massachusetts, selling primarily to neighbors, family, and friends, with the possibility of promoting via a Facebook page. Do I need any permits or licenses to operate legally, and are there any zoning laws or health regulations I... View More

I want to know which takes precedence: a law stating that paper streets in Westchester belong to abutting landowners in a subdivision, or a deed from 1925 claiming to transfer title to the dirt paths and private streets of a subdivision created in 1908. Half of the paper street was removed from... View More

I live in a rural neighborhood, and a developer plans to convert nearby land into an apartment complex. The community is against this development due to concerns about increased traffic, obstruction of views, and potential environmental impacts, such as runoff carrying car oils from the complex... View More

I am one of the landowners of a BIA allotment land in Arizona where we had issues with trespassers. No official involvement was engaged to remove these trespassers. We, the landowners, submitted a request for removal to the Realty Specialist and Regional Director, along with a written statement and... View More

I hired a contractor to install a fence, and I paid a $1600 deposit. However, the city does not allow the fence in the location agreed upon in the contract. I spoke with the contractor and asked for a refund of my deposit. What should I do next, and how can I ensure I get my deposit back?

I have filed a lawsuit in civil court against my neighbors and the construction company responsible for a wall that collapsed into my home. They are encroaching on my property with the new wall, and I am looking to add the city of Los Angeles to the lawsuit. The city is ignoring the violations and... View More

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James L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 19, 2025

Finding the right attorney for your case can be challenging, but there are ways to connect with someone who understands property disputes and municipal liability. Start by reaching out to local bar associations, such as the Los Angeles County Bar Association, which offers lawyer referral services.... View More