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answered on Jan 18, 2017
It depends on whether it is for sale, of course. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client... View More 
yes the town has been after me for years to clean up my yard, and i refuse. and now they have a court order to inspect the inside of my house. do i have to let them in?
answered on Dec 9, 2016
You have to obey signed and served court orders, otherwise you risk contempt charges or other criminal/ civil penalties. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any... View More
Having a neighbor dispute both have a trespassing violation one-party has video and audio surveillance and has captured the other party crossing the property line is there is sound trees rustling in the Wind but there is no vocals from any persons is this legal can this video be submitted in a... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2016
It may well be admissible: I see no reasonable expectation of privacy in public and outdoors that would preclude video surveillance of a clearly visible surveillance camera used for residential property protection, especially if there's a sign indicating the existence of such a camera on the... View More
I recently got a roommate moving in. Since I'm the first one signing the lease, I already paid the full deposit.
We co-signed the lease with management office. The lease ends at December 2016. Now she's moved in for a week, not paying rent, and wants to moving out without paying... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2016
You can sue for breach of contract, unless you negotiate a resolution. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any... View More
There are existing solar panels on roof tops in the neighborhood. The front of my house faces Southwest, therefore the panels would go on the front of the roof. I was denied, appealed and denied again. The HOA recently added an addendum stating Solar panels are only considered for the side and... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2016
This sounds like a reasonable HOA measure for neighborhood beauty and uniformity concerns. Check your CC&R's for clarification on HOA rights and what repercussions (e.g., fines, injunctions, attorney's fees, etc.) you face if you intentionally violate HOA rules/ decisions. The best... View More
My father died in 2009, he owned a two family investment property that my aunt was managing for him. After his death she collected and pocketed all the rent for 4 1/2 years. There was no mortgage. I've calculated that she made approx $75k off of the rent in that time. Do I have a case to sue her?
answered on Dec 11, 2016
Was there a will or trust giving her such rights? Is she the owner of the property? Is there a contract giving her such rights? If not, you might have to sue unless you can negotiate a resolution. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law... View More
I have lived here for 13 years and my wife and children live here as well. I am worried because there is no trust on the house but my father has a will and on the will the property goes to myself and my brother . But if the health insurance did not cover the nursing home would they put a lien on... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2016
You're asking hypotheticals without sufficient facts for an attorney to answer your question. Your living situation there might be in jeopardy, but it depends on a lot of facts. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice... View More
Two siblings aquired real estate by intestate succession ( lot "A" ). As administrator I erected a fence to
separate lot "A" from Lot "B". My sibling sold his interest to the owner of lot "B" who removed the fence.
Lot "A" is now... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2016
As a co-owner (with you) of Lot A, the other owner probably has the right to remove the fence, as long as removing it doesn't lower the value of lot A. If it does, you could sue the co-owner for waste to the mutually-owned property. You might also consider suing the other owner for... View More
I have neighbors who are related on opposite sides of my property and they want to cross my property not once a day but at times 12 to 17 times and not just the children but adults some are walking with open beer cans.
answered on Aug 1, 2015
If it's your property, I would be surprised, but talk to a local real estate lawyer to be sure.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice,... View More
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