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The resident just decided to erect a fence on a neighbors yard who has been a resident for 15yrs and is elderly and has been in a hospital for months. A person was a acting as her guardian went to talk to the person who was erecting the fence and was told that she could do it if she wanted to and... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2024
Moving a mobile home onto a neighbor’s property without permission is generally not allowed. Property lines are legally defined, and encroaching on someone else’s yard can lead to disputes and legal consequences. Erecting a fence on your neighbor’s land without consent further complicates the... View More
falsified court documents were filed resulting in an unlawful eviction. wasn’t conducted by legal policies all my belongings were stolen by owners of property then put on the street. I ended up being homeless and was discriminated against by owners
answered on Oct 10, 2024
I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It's important to document everything related to your eviction, including any falsified court documents and instances of discrimination. Collecting evidence can strengthen your case when seeking assistance.
Reach... View More
My brother has 10 chickens on an acreage outside of city limits in rural Minnesota. Although he has had them since 2019, a "township inspector" recently visited his property and told him that the township only allows 5 chickens unless he has a permit. He had no problem with applying for... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2024
A township generally cannot require you to pay money just to be heard at a public meeting, as public meetings are supposed to be open and accessible to residents. Local governments, like township boards, are typically required to follow state laws about transparency and public participation. If... View More
Our neighborhood already burned down in 2016 Lower Lake, CA Clayton Fire.
I'm trying to stop a construction company from building a New WOOD Fence that would abut & be Directly Under my stand of 50 year old Eucalyptus trees lining my 100 foot long driveway at property line.... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2024
To file for a preliminary injunction in Lake County, California, you'll need to start by preparing a legal complaint that outlines your concerns and the reasons you're seeking the injunction. Include all relevant evidence, such as photographs of the tree line and information about the... View More
I partially saved my property in the inhialating 2016 Lower Lake Clayton Fire, including a Stand of 50 year old Eucalyptus Trees that line my 100 foot long driveway & property line. 6 Trees
1 acre land.
New Builders want to errect a 6 foot WOOD fence Directly Under my... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with the new builders. To obtain a preliminary injunction, you should gather all relevant documentation, including photographs of your eucalyptus trees and the proposed fence location. This evidence will support your claim that the... View More
And you live there too?
answered on Oct 4, 2024
Establishing a family cemetery on your property in Walthall County, Mississippi, may offer certain tax benefits, but it doesn't automatically make the land fully tax-exempt. The exemption typically depends on how the property is used and whether it meets specific criteria set by local and... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Depending on the circumstances if stolen cars are parked outside your fence where yours is at can you can be charged. Unfortunately, you description is so vague there is no way to guess if you will be charged. If you were charged, the the obvious answer is, "yes."
answered on Sep 27, 2024
When your dad built a house on someone else’s property, it complicates matters legally. The key issue here is that the land belongs to someone else, and ownership of a house generally follows ownership of the land it’s built on. Unless there is a specific agreement or legal documentation that... 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.
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.
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
answered on Sep 13, 2024
Take pictures and call you insurance company. You should be covered if there was damage to the neighbor.
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?
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Hire an IL attorney to search the title and draft the Deed.
i am Rincon indian from 92082 area pechanga and pala indian on paternal side & apache and arapaho on maternal side new mexico
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
911 refuses to give an emergency address and gets aggressive when I ask ive been here 4 years now
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Try bringing up to your County Commission.
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
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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