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What does the last sentence of this mean ? D. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, any road or street used by the public is a public road or street provided it is designated as such by the local governing authority, and it shall be within the discretion of the... View More 
answered on Aug 9, 2024
More context is needed or we are guessing what information you are exactly seeking, however, my guess is that the local governing authority has a map and/or a list of roads/streeets it identifies as public----and all are public roads with the exception being if any of those roads identified--or... View More
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
In Louisiana, if your neighbor pays your property taxes, it's essential to understand the implications of this action. Generally, paying someone else's property taxes can lead to a claim of interest in the property, especially if this continues over a period of time.
Your first... View More
My father and his 2 siblings (a sister and a brother) have just obtained a judgement of possession on a property that was their parents. My father's brother lives on the property and feels as though he should be allowed to continue living there and not have to buy out my father nor my aunt. My... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2024
If the co-owners or property cannot get along and/or disagree with the use of the property, then one can go to Court and force a sale of the property ----I would suggest that you contact an attorney in your area to consult as to the process for doing this. Good luck.
This land is residential land. We used it for collateral to take out a construction loan to build our house which is also on the land. We own the land outright but used for collateral on loan.
answered on Jun 13, 2024
More information is needed to provide you an answer-----what is the purpose of the easement and is that purpose allowed?
answered on Mar 10, 2024
I am sorry but we need more information to be able to assist you. What is "community land" and have you been dupe before? In what way?
answered on Dec 21, 2022
You need to review your subdivision's governing documents and see what those documents say as to how to enforce subdivision restrictions---most of the time it says a property owner or the HOA (or even sometimes an interested party) can file the suit. Another thing you want to review and... View More
We do not know how to approach them with this. Their carport and all of their yard on the side of their house is my property. Do I offer to sell? Do I need to go ahead and file charges for trespassing? We do have no trespassing signs.
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answered on Aug 16, 2022
That appears to be a Boundary Dispute. Hire a LA attorney to search both adjoining owners titles. The common boundary may need a Survey, where the Surveyor would be your prospective witness. Then file suit to Determine the Boundary. This is difficult and expensive, but if you do nothing, you... View More
Is the property fully mine now or does the person who donated still have any legal rights?
I looked at the clerk of courts office page online and it’s listed as the person being the vender and me the vendee? So does that mean it’s not mine and the person still legally owns the place?... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2022
One would need to review the donation document to better answer, however assuming that the donation was properly prepared and executed and that donor owned 100% of the property and transferred (donated) 100% of his interest, then yes, it would be fully yours. I am not sure what you mean by deed,... View More
Property sold at the ax lien sale, can anything be done about this?
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answered on May 20, 2022
There should be a Redemption period, but it may have already run. Contact a LA attorney today with the exact facts to see if the Heirs can get the property back.
We’re going to erect a fence but repairs are still in progress. However the restrictive covenants was sent stating the restrictions may be enforced by mandatory and prohibitory injunctions by any owner whose land is affected by the restrictions
answered on Mar 1, 2022
If possible, I would suggest that you hire an attorney to act on your behalf to contact the Board or property management company and explain your situation (which they are most likely aware) and a timeline for you to have the fence erected and see if this resolves things. Your attorney would also... View More
I want this man to be brought to justice! I am seeking any and all advice and info on where, who, and/or what all I can and should do! What my options are and what other actions I could do legally through other types of departments, organizations, platforms, anything...
answered on Nov 20, 2021
File a criminal complaint if this psycho shot a deadly weapon through your fence. Then file a civil suit against him with the justice of the peace for vet bills, the price you paid to buy, license, vaccinate, groom, bathe, and feed the dog every year. In other words attach a spread sheet.
answered on May 18, 2021
If it is on private property and not a state road, it is a private driveway.
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answered on May 1, 2021
It is possible but few lenders would be willing to loan against such defective collateral. The borrowers might see if they can borrow enough money to buy out the non-borrower's interest in the real property. The loan, note, deed, and security instrument can all be executed in one closing.
What steps must the purchaser take to recover the Mineral Rights from the seller
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answered on Jan 9, 2021
Usually when a seller reserves mineral rights, they reserve them forever. You might think about negotiating a lower price because you will be getting less than you originally expected, or say no to the reservation of mineral rights, or say yes to only a partial reservation.
i have 50/50 custody of children. It was also decreed that i have the right to fair market rental value in the separation orders. I have paid the mortgage for 6months of the separation and i would like to evict her to make her go find a new home. i would like to give her 60 days or 90 days to find... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2019
Mortgage is irrelevant. Your attorney needs to press for partition of community property to get her evicted.
answered on Oct 23, 2019
The only way to "control from the grave" and proscribe a beneficiary from selling/doing as they wish with a bequest, is via sanctioned restrictions: either divide ownership among usufruct and naked ownership, or it has to be put in a Trust. Best of luck.
My son has 5 felonies and we jointly own a house 50/50. He'll go to jail and stay anywhere from 7 months to 36 months and each time he comes back to my home(his house) he destroys it a little bit more. This time he tried to burn it down around his 86 yr old grandfather and myself. I'm... View More
During heavy rains, the small storm drain in front of my house gets overwhelmed and water backs up indoors. The city cleaned ditches for me once; the next time I contacted them they ignored me. This is not a flood zone at all. This is a miserable situation. Is the city responsible? If not, who? I... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2019
One option you could try is to contact a member of your local government for your district, maybe a city council member or someone along those lines. If the situation you describe is something that other residents in the vicinity are also experiencing, it's possible that an elected official... View More
We bought 2 acres in St Tammany Parish, LA about 2 yrs ago that the neighbors have “helped themselves” to for several years prior. We can’t keep them off the property (their driveway crosses the property line, they dug a pond that is 80% on our land, and their trampoline and swing set are on... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2018
If your deed and survey show that you own within certain bounds, you can have an attorney send a formal demand, failing which you could also try to file a report of trespass with law enforcement. If the neighbors continue to resist those efforts, you will have no other option than to file suit - a... View More
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