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He is an investor, he has renter's in the property. Also, running a business, I would like to hire an attorney that can help me get this resolved.
answered on Jun 9, 2023
You should consult with a real estate litigation attorney in or near the county where the property is located. While a single family dwelling restriction does not prohibit the owner from converting a garage into a living space or renting the property out, it does prevent the owner from converting... View More 
I have lived in this neighborhood for 6 years now and the home in front of mine is my neighbors daughter who passed a long time ago. I'm assuming there are no heirs but i'd like the property to be mine. How do I go about asking my neighbor about maybe getting the home?
answered on Jun 8, 2023
It may not be so simple. The Puerto Rico Civil Code states the order of an intestate succession: if the deceased owner left no descendants, and had no spouse, it would go to the deceased parents. If these are no longer living, it would go to the deceased siblings, nephews, and nieces, if none are... View More
would my rights to my leach field be compromised
answered on Jun 8, 2023
There might or might not be an easement recorded in the county records for your leach field. If the new neighbor interfered with the leach field, you could end up in court to assert the right to keep using the leach field. Make friends with the new neighbor to avoid any problems, but also use the... View More
I have lived here for 42 years and have maintained the yard. Neighbor says they surveyed, and part of my yard is their property. Is there anything I can do?
answered on Jun 8, 2023
In order to prevail, you would need to assert a claim for adverse possession. Adverse possession requires a lawsuit showing that your possession of your neighbors property was adverse, notorious, open, continuous, hostile, and exclusive and has occurred for the last 20 years. Many of those... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
IMO the first thing you need to do is to determine if your property has a utility easement (most do) and if the box installed by the internet provider is within the easement (sometimes, they do make mistakes).
If the box falls within a utility easement, you most likely can't do... View More
The property has been recently surveyed. Also what are my future rights, when these hedges become much bigger?
answered on Jun 7, 2023
It depends on various factors, such as whether the plants are damaging your property or somehow decrease its value. You would likely need to consult with an attorney directly, as the attorney would want to see the survey to try to ensure they properly advise you of your rights based on the... View More
We have a rental and one of the neighbors is doing construction very slowly and our tenants are getting upset due the noise alone but we are aware we can’t do much. However, They recently got to the common wall (which we’re paying 50% for) and the wall has been down for over 3 weeks. It was... View More
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answered on Jun 7, 2023
The specific timeframe for completing a common wall construction can depend on various factors, including local building codes and any agreements or contracts in place between the neighbors. It's important to consult with a real estate attorney who can provide advice based on the laws and... View More
My neighbor recently graded and cleared a lot next to my property, and in doing so he also graded approximately 75- 100 feet over the property line onto my property. How do you estimate the damage in a dollar amount and how should I proceed to get a settlement?
answered on Jun 1, 2023
Based on the facts provided, there may be multiple causes of action that would give rise to damages. The amount of damages would be dependent on many factors, including any devaluation of the property. I recommend that you consult with an attorney experienced real property litigation.
I understand that the surplus is to go to the title holder but I don't understand how to start that process or how to make the motion to have the trustee send the funds to me.
answered on Jun 1, 2023
The attorney who handled the foreclosure for the bank receives the money on behalf of the bank at the foreclosure sale. Based on the condition of the title, the foreclosure attorney will either release the funds to the former titleholder if there are no other claimants or turn the funds over to the... View More
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answered on May 31, 2023
When it comes to a Homeowners Association (HOA) and the decisions they make regarding common areas, it is essential to review the governing documents, such as the CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), bylaws, and any applicable rules and regulations. These documents typically outline... View More
Minimum of 1 car but up to 3. They are left there from 1 week up to 4 months. The roads are owned by the county not the HOA. So far all I can do is have them tagged as abandoned at which time the owner is notified and moves the car for 1 day and then returns it. I have to believe this is illegal... View More
answered on May 29, 2023
You might need to hit the books better or retain someone who can. I recall reading something that limited parking on public roads to a time limit unless the road was adjacent to your home, but it might have been Montgomery County Code. The County and incorporated city codes are often unindexed and... View More
Do I need to get title insurance on the quit claim deed before conveying the home to another entity?
answered on May 28, 2023
Undoubtedly in this situation the buyer will want Title Insurance. Who pays for that is a subject of negotiation in the sales process and escrow instructions. Your Realtor and the Escrow officer can provide you with information . This is a Real Property Sales question. You need to consult an... View More
I live on a dead end drive out in the county, very last house, there are 2 other neighbors that we all share the drive way. Our property has been there since 1967, long before the other 2 houses where added to the drive. My neighbors dog has inflicted $6,000 in damages to my vehicle by just driving... View More
answered on May 26, 2023
You’ll need to sue them in the circuit court of your county of residence for the $6,000 damages arising from the dog.
I still farm the land and the city says i can not build a new barn. Can they rezone my land?
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answered on May 25, 2023
You should have been notified of the zoning change. A zoning request might have to made with Williamson County after you examine your local zoning ordinances and procedures. Otherwise hire an attorney to file difficult Declaratory Judgment or Writ of Certiorari suits in Chancery. Owning farms... View More
I was required to grant a right of way dedication for a project at the entrance of my land to the county. I have canceled the project. I was required to sign a quitclaim deed to get the project approved. I have canceled the project and plan to sell. The right of away is not needed anymore. It... View More
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answered on May 23, 2023
Assuming it was recorded (which would have been required to obtain the approval), you cannot cancel a conveyance and you will need the county to convey it back to you.
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I am answering this question from my New York Perspective.
Apparently he didn't have any kids people that he would have left it to as far as I've been told it's been vacant for a very long time and nobody's really done anything except for them putting a sign that says substandable with black letters on the board that says no rest not... View More
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answered on May 22, 2023
Hire a NM attorney to search the title, then check on tax payments. An heirship determination will have to be made. If no tax sale or foreclosure is imminent, then try to purchase a Deed from all tenants in common heirs. Property may not be worth the trouble.
No cutting of shrubs, house has to be finished in a year. No commercial or business use are some items. We are a non hoa neighborhood but are a civic association
answered on May 20, 2023
I've had a couple of those cases, and it really depends on what the covenant says and, sometimes, how the caselaw interprets events like the abandonment of a civic association, There is no way to avoid a legal review other than to make whatever assumptions you like best and then pay more if... View More
I am a home owner in an HOA community in Virginia. My next door neighbor is rehabilitating squirrels in his home and in his backyard. He has a permit and a license through the Department of Wildlife, yet our HOA regulations state: "No non-domesticated animals, unlicensed or undocumented... View More
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answered on May 17, 2023
I'm not licensed in your state but from my NY perspective, it's possible that a licensed wildlife rehabilitator might not be considered as having "raised, bred, or kept" the animals in the same sense as a pet owner would since the goal of rehabilitation is to return animals to... View More
My Grandmother left 2 lands in PR to 4 siblings more then 50 years ago. My mother was leaving in one of the land and my uncle build a house in the second land. All siblings has deceased. I went to PR to find out under who's name was both lands. Theres no record of registration couldn't... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
It sounds like the first step would be to contact a real estate attorney In Puerto Rico to see if there is real estate still owned by your grandmother. If there is, then the next step would be to determine where your grandmother was a resident at the time of her death as the law of the State of... View More
This is a soon to be four way stop intersecting with a dead end. Traffic will soon back up to blocking my garage not to mention the pollution and noise that will be generated. They took down a tree and will greatly affect my quality of life. I don’t believe they conducted traffic studies... View More
answered on May 12, 2023
The steps necessary for matters involving street signage are governed by NJDOT. What can be done is determined by the street classification.
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