Your current state is Virginia
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
In general, residential areas in Monroe County are zoned for single-family homes. This means that you would need to have a permit to live in a tent on private land in a residential area. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, you may be able to live in a tent on private land... View More 
I feel like I'm being treated unfairly by my local water company
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
To determine if your village water company is violating the Fair Housing Act, you need to consider whether their actions involve discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. The Fair Housing Act primarily addresses housing discrimination, but... View More
I have found property in my city that's unused, dilapidated and abandoned. I can't afford my own property and would like to either claim the above mentioned property or purchase it over a period of time.
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
You will have to contact an attorney in South Africa.
I’m in the beginning stages of opening a hookah lounge and I had a few question regarding the permits needed to open a hookah lounge specifically if I need a tobacco permit, tobacco retailer permit, etc?
I went to jail for 3mos. And when I was released I came home to my trailer empty and someone else living there. He paid one mo. Rent but then didn't continue to pay the next 2mos. So he was in the process of being evicted so I showed up on the court date the judge was confused about why I was... View More
Country. Is there a (Free) state website I can go to and find out the REAL value of my property?
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
Assessing the value of property in South Carolina can be approached in several ways, although there's no specific state website that provides an exact "real value" for your property.
One option is to check the county assessor's website where your property is located in... View More
I ask this due to certain family members getting in the way of decision making, payments etc.
answered on Nov 28, 2023
Yes, particularly when there is agreement to an equitable division by the heirs. In fact, typically it is wiser to do things that way, and people should plan their estates with that in mind, especially when dealing with real estate.
Through it there is not an easement can i close it and not allow people to use the road
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
In Michigan, if you own land and there is no formal easement allowing others to use a road on your property, you generally have the right to restrict access to it. An easement would typically be recorded in the property's deed or other legal documents, so it's important to verify this... View More
I have 23 acres for sale with a house she broke the house off the acreage and is trying to sell it in two pieces and did not ask me if she could do that
answered on Nov 29, 2023
In the absence of any agreement with your real estate agent to list the property in separate parcels, you ultimately have the legal right to refuse to sign a contract to sell your property in two separate parcels.
Simply tell your agent you are not interested in selling your property as two... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
In California, the rules regarding towing vehicles from private property are quite specific. Property owners or their agents must provide notice before towing a vehicle, except in certain circumstances. The notice typically involves posting clear signs at the entrance of the property, detailing... View More
She lives in TX, paid the taxes on it every year, but isn't sure what she needs to do to be able to sell it.
answered on Nov 27, 2023
Houses aren't probated. Estates are probated.
A key question is who owns the house. If the house was purchased during the marriage of your mom and father-in-law, it most likely is community property.
When your F-I-L died, your mom owned 50% as her community property and... View More
2 long existing, private roads, servicing approximately 50+ properties. (large acreage parcels) These roads are in Menominee County, Holmes Township, in the woods. Ownership of the roads fall on about 10 owners, owning different stretches of the roads. There was never a maintenance agreement... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2023
Without actually examining the title it is impossible to say what to do. If there were some sort of road maintenance agreement, either created before the splits, or agreed to by ALL the property owners afterward, this is going to be difficult. You 'complicate' things by saying there is a... View More
I need to have a purchase agreement with the seller to proceed with the FSA who is giving a farm loan to purchase the land 100%.
answered on Nov 24, 2023
For the real estate transaction, hire a real estate lawyer. If you still need to set up your business entity for the farm, hire a lawyer handling business formation. You might be able to find a lawyer/law firm that does both. Another issue is whether your land is already zoned for everything you... View More
Bridge is located in a subdivision and used by many residents. Every attempt to reconstruct and repair the bridge gets demolished by one person who also lives in same subdivision. Do we other residents have any legal recourse?
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answered on Nov 22, 2023
Under California law, if a private road and bridge in a subdivision are used by multiple residents, no single individual typically has the unilateral right to remove or damage the bridge. This is especially true if the bridge is considered a common area or is under a homeowners' association... View More
Landlord purchased property from me with claus which states "Property sold as is; seller will not remove any personal property and/or debris. // Buyer accepts occupant (brother) as a tenant with no rental income for term of 2 years." Landlord interpretation of clause includes all personal... View More
The town lawyer wants to be the judge for the town as well as the lawyer can he do that
A wife buried her grandchild and husband on her land and then sold it to me. Now she wants to bury more family there. Now that I own it, do I have to keep letting her bury people there?
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answered on Nov 20, 2023
In Kentucky, the ownership of land generally includes the right to decide how that land is used, including whether to allow additional burials in a private cemetery on the property. However, there are a few considerations to take into account.
First, review the property sale agreement and... View More
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