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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 
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
In cases where trespassers are on BIA allotment land in Arizona, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) typically has jurisdiction to take action. Once you, as landowners, have submitted a formal request, the BIA should be the entity to respond. However, if no action is taken immediately, follow up... 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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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
I am planning to operate a vending machine selling pet food in both indoor and outdoor locations in Dallas, Texas. I am unaware of any local business regulations or zoning laws related to vending machines. Do I need a permit for this?
answered on Mar 17, 2025
Operating a vending machine business requires compliance with various laws. In general, the operator of a vending machine requires a license from the State of Texas to operate such a business. Cities and counties regulate where commercial business are allowed to operate through zoning laws and... View More
I am planning to start a sole proprietorship knife sharpening service from my home in Pennsylvania, but I'm not sure where to begin. I would like detailed instructions on the steps I need to take to set up the business, including any specific local permits or zoning regulations I should be... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2025
This service is intended more for one question legal matters. Your request is more in the nature of a request for a conference with an attorney. Such a conference would likely take 1-1/2 to 2 hour of a lawyer's time. You need to set a time with a lawyer for such a conference.
Is it legal for someone to block a trail that has been accessible to the public for many years in California? The trail crosses a corner of private property, but it has always been open to public access. The city informed me that the community association manages the trail, and the city itself has... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2025
In California, if a trail crossing private property has been consistently open and used by the public for many years, it's possible that a "prescriptive easement" has been established. Prescriptive easements happen when the public uses a path openly, notoriously, continuously, and... View More
I received a complaint from the city of Phoenix regarding a building permit for a wall that was built by a previous owner and left incomplete. I believe Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 11 - Counties, 11-321H applies to this situation. Since receiving the complaint, I have tried to contact those... View More
I am in the process of installing a ground mount solar panel array. Initially, an outgoing assessor mentioned that there are no zoning regulations for private solar installations and suggested proceeding with the project before new rules are established. After researching and contacting the zoning... View More
I am interested in purchasing a property in Walker County, Georgia, which has deed restrictions recorded in Deed book 1027, Page 308, dating back to 2001. These restrictions include a requirement for houses to be at least 2,500 square feet, but they don't mention an expiration or renewal... View More
I received a neighbor notification in San Francisco, but it contains errors such as incorrect building size and an incomplete owner name. I have not been able to contact a city planner. Who should I contact to correct these errors, and what is the process for notifying someone about such issues?
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answered on Mar 12, 2025
If you've received a neighbor notification from the city of San Francisco containing errors, your first step is to reach out directly to the San Francisco Planning Department. They handle corrections related to property notifications, building specifications, and ownership information. You can... View More
I recently purchased a manufactured home with the intention of placing it on my mother's land in Tennessee. I have a legal waiver signed by her permitting the placement of the home and have obtained the necessary septic permit. The home was delivered by the home center yesterday. A neighbor... View More
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answered on Mar 7, 2025
If you place the mobile home there, you take an extreme risk of a nearby property owner suing you and your Mother for a mandatory injunction to remove it. Arguably there is no SOL on enforcing such a covenant that was created on all parcels from the original tract. Sorry but you should have... View More
I am considering buying a house presented as a three-family property. The seller provided a deed and tax classification confirming it as a three-family home. However, my inspection showed it's actually two apartments with a basement, which is currently rented out. I found no permits for work... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2025
The answer to that question is 100% dependent upon the building and zoning law of the municipality in which the home is located. Sounds like there is a potential building and zoning violation which might be revealed in the course of the closing or thereafter. You would be well advised to go to... View More
I just got a provision of law 28-105.1 complaint requesting for corrective action. Due to alter my house without a permit. Can I ignore this request? Like I’m living it the house and I own the house would there be any future issues? The change was enclosing my front porch with walls for another... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2025
Eventually, DOB will issue another violation for failure to comply and enter a default money judgment because you ignored the summons and did not restore the porch to its original condition, obtain a permit, or amend the certificate of occupancy.... View More
I'd like to know if the Huxley Apartments in West Hollywood are permitted to rent out their units as Airbnbs?
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answered on Feb 14, 2025
Based on West Hollywood's municipal code and short-term rental regulations, the Huxley Apartments cannot legally operate short-term rentals like Airbnbs. West Hollywood strictly prohibits rentals shorter than 31 days in multi-family residential buildings.
The Huxley, being an apartment... View More
I am considering purchasing a property that shares a common easement for maintenance, parking, walking, and other activities with an adjacent property built between 1996 and 1999. The previous owner agreed to the terms of this easement with the county records maintaining it. However, the current... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
All is possible, with the express agreement of all having rights in the easement. Consider the ill effects on the other property without benefit of the easements. But easements are extinguished by agreement (and payment of money) all the time.
Because I Marilyn Monroe been having trouble in all state of America to have bought 50,000 acres so people can stop pretending like Marilyn Monroe spirit bothers them no matter where I go and no matter what name or age I may use to claim property of Marilyn Monroe for some reason john Quincy Adams... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2025
It sounds like you’re dealing with a serious issue regarding land ownership and fraudulent sales. If someone is forging your signature to sell property without your consent, you need to gather evidence and take legal action. You should check the official property records in each state where you... View More
My husband purchased 10 acres in 2020 and my son was put on the quit Claim deed to protect me, as I could not be put on it living in another state and on disability. My son passed away in September 2024 of ALS. He was married Aug 2023 and now she says half the 10 acres are hers. My husband has... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2025
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your son, and the mess that this is creating. HOWEVER, without seeing the deed it is impossible to know. This all depends on HOW your son was 'put on the deed'. Was it 'joint owners with full rights of survivorship'? Joint Tenants? Tenants... View More
In the land office they all are patent and registered as they remain and people have been taking land recently as builders and we have not granted them permission. I know the laws of this being private property as they continue to alter records illegally (I have evidence) but what else should I do?
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answered on Feb 8, 2025
If you have confirmed that your land patents are valid and properly recorded, the next step is to take legal action to protect your property rights. Gather all documents, including certified patents, historical records, and any proof of unauthorized changes to the land records. Organize your... View More
I was in the process of putting my own driveway in but before I finished he blocked the common driveway. This caused me to get a truckload of stone that day so I would have a way out of my property. Doing this caused the work we did do on the driveway to be damaged by the stone truck because it... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2025
Go to the Register of Deeds in your county and gather all ownership information on those properties. File suit in either General Sessions or Circuit Court.
We have an HOA and they are allowing it. My fence was installed 4 inches short to my property line. I can’t move my fence as her gas line is on my property and they are not moving or it will be a minute. I have requested but I am still waiting. I don’t want them using my fence without... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2025
Your neighbor is installing their own post, which is not the same as tying into your fence. Tying into your fence would be if the neighbor attached their panels to your post.
You cannot demand compensation from your neighbor for your fence after you installed it. You should have... View More
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