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I purchased a property in 2024, my mortgage survey showed my west boundary line 3 feet outside of my garage. My neighbor is building a house and presented me with a pin survey he had completed in 2023 showing the boundary line is 5.5 feet inside my garage. I have started the process of going... View More 
answered on Sep 24, 2024
Have a survey performed, and if your neighbor is correct file a temporary restraining order against further construction and a declaratory judgment action for the court to determine the rights of the parties. It is not when you purchased the property, but when the home was constructed, (or may be... View More
City of Novato has approved or has pending three requests for developer's entitlement to density bonus under AB 2011, in violation of Gov Code Section 65583.2. No demolition has commenced at project sites.
answered on Sep 23, 2024
I suggest you quickly contact and organize other citizens that share your concern. Where city is in the process will dictate how you and the others proceed. If you haven't already, contact your elected officials.
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
You can potentially place a mobile home on your property and rent it out, but there are several factors to consider first. Local zoning laws play a big role in determining what can be placed on your land and how it can be used. Some areas may restrict or prohibit mobile homes, while others may... View More
I have a piece of land that is crossed by an abandoned railway easement. I have a description that says the south right of way of the railroad is also a public easement. What rights and responsibilities do I have, and who gets to use the easement and for what purposes?
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
You can file a Declaratory Judgment action to have the Easement declared abandoned and not constituting a property interest any more. But you will lose.
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
That is a loaded question. You can turn your 401k into a real estate holding for your retirement. There are some forms to be filled-out with the , and there are some time limits for the same.
The general idea is that you can buy property with the 401k money, then identify the investment... View More
She put her and her dad on the house we remodeled and I been paying half the mortgage with her the whole time the house is also worth 200000 than what we bought it for
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
Your attorney should be able to request half of the equity on the marital property.
Not quite sure about your statement regarding her parents.
Did she put them on the property ‘s title?
Or did she just allow them to live on the property?
If the first? Then , At... View More
I share 500 foot property line with 6 neighbors in a plat. I am unplatted.
I permitted a possible fence encroachment to stay where at until I recind permission. Had surveyor that created plat recheck markers in 2017, there was no encroachment.
Over the last year three neighbors (2... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
You have a disputed boundary. Hire a WA attorney to file suit. Your surveyor will be your expert witness. If you wait too long, you acquiesce to the others' asserted and ascertainable boundaries, and lose part of your property.
Due to fraud and semantic deceit, parents were coerced into signing their children into the corporate slave system. Then through Naturalization the people have claimed the status (US Citizen) themselves,unbeknownst of the totality. By maintaining my American Principality and information to the... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
The idea of an "unincorporated American nation" and rights to conquest, as you describe, isn't recognized under current U.S. law. The United States operates under federal and state legal systems that govern all individuals and entities within its territory. Claims of sovereignty or... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
Hire an IL attorney to search the title and draft the Deed.
answered on Sep 28, 2024
These kinds of zoning questions are usually county specific. Additionally, even where a state or local law does not prohibit the operation of a home day care this does not mean that the home owners association does not have limitations in its bylaws or declarations. So you my want to check into... View More
911 refuses to give an emergency address and gets aggressive when I ask ive been here 4 years now
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
Try bringing up to your County Commission.
i am Rincon indian from 92082 area pechanga and pala indian on paternal side & apache and arapaho on maternal side new mexico
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
It sounds like you are dealing with a very difficult and serious situation. Being robbed by family members or others, especially when it involves money, property, and tribal enrollment funds, is a violation of your rights. You have every reason to feel upset and to seek justice.
The first... View More
I have been in my home for over 30 years. The previous owner put in a driveway. (about 40 years ago)
My next door neighbor who moved in 18 years ago decided to recently survey the property. Told me my driveway is on their side. May want a section broken off. What are my rights?
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answered on Aug 29, 2024
In California, you may have legal grounds to keep your driveway where it is due to a concept known as "adverse possession" or "prescriptive easement." Since the driveway has been in place for over 40 years, and you’ve used it openly, continuously, and without the... View More
Found out the land when purchased by owner did not go thru the proper channel for getting clear title. Can I file and receive a BONDED TITLE? Or what are my options
answered on Aug 29, 2024
In your situation, a bonded title may not be the appropriate solution since it's generally used for vehicles. For real estate, resolving the title issue typically requires going through a process called a "quiet title action" in court. This legal procedure is used to establish... View More
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answered on Aug 24, 2024
In San Diego County, parking long-term in an easement can be complicated. Easements are generally designated for specific uses, like access or utilities, and parking could interfere with those purposes. If an easement is intended for access, long-term parking could violate the terms of the easement... View More
it was a vacant lot and transformers was already there. i went through the realtor and the builder. I had no say so where I put my fence. i asume everything was on th up and up.
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answered on Aug 20, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation with Southern California Edison regarding your fence. Since the transformer was already on the lot when you purchased the property, it's understandable that you assumed everything was in compliance. However, utility companies often have... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2024
Take pictures and call you insurance company. You should be covered if there was damage to the neighbor.
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answered on Aug 19, 2024
To create an easement road agreement, start by identifying the parties involved, including the property owner granting the easement and those receiving the benefit. The document should clearly describe the specific portion of the property that will be used as the easement and outline its intended... View More
I am unsure if my mother left a will (chances are she did), but how soon after her burial does it take to disburse with the house that was originally purchased by both parents around 1970, but then the father passes away? In this scenario, I understand that the house's worth is split 1/2 to... View More
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
In Puerto Rico, the process of disbursing a deceased person's assets, including real estate, depends on several factors, including whether a will exists and the specifics of the inheritance laws. If your mother left a will, the process to distribute her assets can only begin after the will is... View More
1. The house is in Jardines de Country Club in Carolina, Puerto Rico, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, needs work and may be estimated to be worth an estimated +/- $150,000.
2. My siblings have cut me out of communications regarding my mother so this is why I believe placing a lien on the house would... View More
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
To file a lien against the sale of your deceased mother’s home in Puerto Rico, you would need to establish your legal right to a share of the property or the estate. Since you believe your siblings are excluding you from communications and possibly from any proceeds, you should start by... View More
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