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Four times exonerated by same Neighbors. This is the 5th. And they had to spend $3,500 on a survey on a cold winter night, then roped off & put up cameras and no trespassing signs on my only known access to my home where I've lived for 30 years. The previous owner did not honor previous... View More 
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answered on Apr 24, 2024
You will need to hire an AL attorney to file a Declaratory Judgment suit, and possible injunction. It is not cheap nor easy. You need to gather witnesses now. Otherwise your easement will be terminated.
1 Owner is blocking access both in and out at both ends of easement and trapping others boat lifts with her lifts on both ends. She is threatening Legal action if we move her lifts to access or move ours.
answered on Apr 24, 2024
Initially, you and the other owners should sit down and organize your thoughts. I would think contacting the county (or other governing body) with your complaint would be next. Then you should be able to determine what remedies are available. I doubt any attorney is going to advise you to... View More
I wanna feed the bees w/ the natural growth of my yard, I don't have time to plant flowers or mow my yard. I don't have the money nor the time to take care of it and I love suppling the wild life with a safe natural home and food. It's my home I don't see what's wrong with... View More
answered on May 8, 2024
While I understand your preference, the city is allowed to enact city codes for the safety and welfare of the citizens within the city limits. Tall grass is one of these items because, whether we agree or not, can create a hazardous condition in the event of grass fires. Unfortunately this... View More
No Fruit Trees - HOA?
Just notice in the HOA handbook (which no one gave us but is listed in facebook - because everyone uses that right!!!) -No fruit bearing trees are permitted.
However, it doesn't say whether it's a backyard rule or not. In addition, I have a FENCED in... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2024
Of your HOA says no fruit trees, it's no fruit trees. You signed up when you bought your house for the HOA rules in place then, and as changed. You may not like it, you may think it's a stupid rule, but it's a rule. Courts will not overturn an HOA rule as long as the rule is not... View More
How do I legally obtain the property?? My neighbor was a no-nonsense guy who didn’t live frivolously!
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
Hire an OK attorney to search the title and determine ownership. Without a deed a non heir does not take, and your oral gift violates the Statute of Frauds. So you might make a deal with his heirs. See if taxes are delinquent also, as a tax sale might be available.
If I was deed certain parcels of a property but they also will the entire property to someone else ( I assume this world be including my parcels considering it’s all one address) how does this work? Would I have to create a new address to live on my property or is that even possible?? What does... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
Your question is not clear as to what you are asking, so I am going to guess that you are asking if someone can devise (gift) real estate under a Will, when part of the real estate was subdivided with several parcels being conveyed out during the decedent' lifetime. The Will can effectively... View More
Land is currently in one piece, not designated into 3 as to who gets which piece. My sister is wanting to build a house on her piece that she will get but my mom is refusing to designate who gets what piece because she says it will break the life estate. Will drawing up the tract and designating... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
If Mom and Dad only have life estates, then none of their issue will get anything at their deaths. Hire a GA attorney to search that title and determine ownership. If you stated the facts correctly, then nobody wants to build on the tract. Who is the remainderman?
My mother’s dad passed away he left her to be the sole owner of all his property and personal possessions. Also half of the property (certain parcels) was deed to me in 2004. Well today we went there to remove my mother’s stepbrother and his wife and they threatened our lives and physical harm.... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I understand this is a very difficult and stressful situation. Unfortunately, removing people from a property, even if they are there illegally, can be a complicated legal process. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Consult with a lawyer who specializes in property law and estate matters.... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
In most cases, a police officer cannot enter your property without your permission if they are only investigating a potential ordinance violation. However, there are some exceptions to this general rule:
1. If the officer has a valid search warrant, they can enter your property to... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
In most cases, a police officer cannot enter your property without your permission if they are only investigating a potential ordinance violation. However, there are some exceptions to this general rule:
1. If the officer has a valid search warrant, they can enter your property to... View More
They attempting to get back from us. The property abuts our land and after about 19 years they are looking to take it back do we have any right here.
answered on Apr 16, 2024
Your argument would be that you used the land as if it were your own, you landscaped it, cut the grass, watered the plants, built on it, parked your car there, etc. (if all that is the case) and if the town assessed it to you, paid taxes on it, and that it should have been obvious to the... View More
If the branch is in your yard and their are bugs on it and you spray bug spray which kills the tree can you be liable even if the branch where you sprayed the bug spray is on your side?
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
If a branch from your neighbor's tree extends onto your property, the responsibility for maintaining that branch is a bit of a legal gray area and can vary depending on local laws and regulations. In general, you have the right to trim the branch back to the property line, but you should not... View More
This was done during the pandemic. But commissioners shouldn't be able to weasel it in under the radar just because of a " pandemic".
answered on Apr 10, 2024
Cities do not have constitutional rights (e.g the right to due process.) If you live in Maple Lake, the Wright-Hennepin Co-op Electric Association is governing authority. I don't know what transpired, but the city and association should have allowed for public input and provided transparency.... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2024
It could be difficult to get guidance on this matter here. Attorneys on this Q & A forum answer questions that deal mainly with U.S. laws and courts. An attorney in Tanzania would be in a better position to advise about real estate transactions there. Good luck
Our property is a 100 year bald cypress-Tupelo wetland. They want to clear cut 2 acres of timber. The compensation offered by Entergy was a small percentage of total land value with out timber. Entergy is required to purchase Mitigation credits to move there project forward.
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
Under California law, utility companies like Entergy are generally required to provide just compensation to landowners when they acquire property rights, such as easements, for the installation of power lines and related infrastructure. This includes compensating landowners for any damages to their... View More
Brother in law buying farm from mother in law as contact for deed. He plans on demolishing the existing home and building a new one on the foundation. He has not paid off the property in full, so wondering if he's allowed to make these changes.
answered on Apr 4, 2024
A contract can provide for almost anything. The parties can also amend a contract if they want to change it.
I am not the owner of a shared driveway. The driveway owner doesn't maintain it and at times it gets almost unusable, until I call and pay someone to have it graded, which is basically just a band aid to make it usable.
Also, the driveway is approx. a quarter mile long.
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
In a situation involving a shared driveway where the owner is not properly maintaining it, you have a few options to address the issue:
1. Communicate with the owner: Try to have a friendly conversation with the driveway owner about the maintenance issues. Explain your concerns and see if... View More
A huge 250' redwood tree is leaning towards falling on my house. I have tried contacting the owner via mail, email, and phone. The RE agent who sold the parcel has also tried. But the owner is not responding, yet he is applying for a variance permit on the parcel, so he is still active. I... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
Under California law, when you encounter a hazardous condition on someone else's property, such as a potentially dangerous tree, the first step is usually to make a reasonable attempt to notify the property owner of the hazard. It seems you've already done this through various means... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
NO!
Any rights to land in TX, and the USA, must be in writing and recorded with the county clerk.
I hope this helps.
Does the widow of the deceased person has rights to the land? No will was made for the deceased person to give the land to their spouse.
answered on Mar 26, 2024
The exact answer depends on a few factors regarding the dates of death of the parent and child and the terms of the will. If the will listed the child died before the parent, the gift of the land will depend on whether the gift was listed as per stirpes, per capita, or otherwise. If the parent... View More
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