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I am a property owner, and my neighbor, who is a renter, has chopped down a shared tree line along our property boundary without my permission. This action goes against a city ordinance and is considered a class 4 misdemeanor. However, the city refuses to press charges, stating it's a civil... View More 
answered on May 20, 2025
Retain an arborist to assess the value of the trees that were removed, and the cost to replace them. Also ask a real estate agent the amount of any reduction in property value. Use that information to send a letter to the owner of neighboring property asking for compensation. If the owner... View More
I noticed that after the city resurfaced the road in front of my property about 1.5 years ago, my driveway apron was not transitioned properly. I haven't contacted the city yet, but I have photos showing the damage, and a blacktop contractor confirmed it was done incorrectly. This has caused... View More
answered on May 7, 2025
You could consult with an attorney to evaluate the matter in terms of your remedies, but ultimately, investing the money in a construction fix might be the less-frustrating, quicker, and more cost-effective way to go. Depending on the setting, it's possible the municipality could assert... View More
I noticed that after the city resurfaced the road in front of my property about 1.5 years ago, my driveway apron was not transitioned properly. I haven't contacted the city yet, but I have photos showing the damage, and a blacktop contractor confirmed it was done incorrectly. This has caused... View More
answered on May 7, 2025
Addendum - I saw that your timeline places this work about a year and a half ago. That could present another challenge, in terms of actions against municipalities or villages in New York State. This is commonly 90 days in New York State with claims involving municipalities or public agencies. If... View More
I have been dealing with excessive noise from my downstairs neighbors since they moved in about a year ago. The noise, which includes stomping and banging, occurs multiple times a day, often beyond the 10pm quiet hours stated in both local ordinances and my lease agreement. I've made three... View More
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answered on May 6, 2025
Greetings:
As a Residential Tenant in NY, you are afforded a right to "quiet use and enjoyment" of the premises you are renting. As you are being deprived of these rights after voicing complaints to the Landlord, the Landlord can be considered to be in breach of the Lease and NYS... View More
I would like to know if the reason for an executive session in town meetings in Oklahoma has to be specific? Can the reason encompass multiple options such as discussing the employment, hiring, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of any individual salaried public officer... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
Executive sessions in Oklahoma are permitted only for specific purposes, such as discussing personnel matters, legal advice, or confidential information. The purpose of an executive session is to allow for confidential discussions that may not be appropriate for public scrutiny. However, they... View More
The Fairview Police Department was called for a disturbance within city limits, the sheriff’s office was never dispatched or notified for assistance, yet they interjected themselves anyways. They refused to identify themselves while body cams were being used and only once a third party recorded,... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2025
I assume you are speaking of Major County sheriff deputies as you mentioned Fairview. A common misconception is the only law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction within city limits is the city themselves. However, this is incorrect. The City of Fairview is located inside Major County;... View More
Received window tint ticket in OH. As the officer was handing me my ID and the ticket, he asked for proof of insurance (POI), which I showed him, but he had already marked that I did NOT provide POI on my ticket. When I showed him proof, he marked on my ticket (the carbon copy) that I showed... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2025
The main concern is the proof of insurance. You need to show up for Court in order to demonstrate proof of insurance.
I do not believe there is anything you can do about not marking proof of insurance on the ticket.
Removing the window tint may be helpful, but it is not a defense.... View More
I was stopped and ticketed for speeding within city limits where a 30 mph sign was found on the ground, and the previous posted speed limit was 40 mph. I took pictures, spoke with neighbors who confirmed the sign was down, and informed the city. They insist it's my responsibility to know the... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2025
Take pictures of the down sign as well as pictures of the last intact sign on the road in your direction of travel.
You need to show that the last sign that was up is 40 mph and that the down sign would have been the first reducing the speed limit to 30 mph.
You will need to... View More
I am currently in a lawsuit against the county property appraiser in Florida in the circuit court. My wife and I were joint plaintiffs my name was not on the deed when we filed because of a clerical error. I am on the deed now and it has always been our homesteaded residence. the opposing council... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2025
It appears that the issue is whether you are entitled to the homestead exemption despite your "not [being] on the deed when [you] filed because of a clerical error". Presumably the depositions were mainly for the purposes of clarifying the nature of that "clerical error". I... View More
I visited a mall in Queens, NY on 08-04-20. To open the doors of the mall I used my foot to press the handicap door opener button. In the elevator I pressed the button for the floor of Target. A male janitor appeared in front of the elevator & stuck a broom he had into the elevator activating... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2025
Record retention statutes typcially apply to certain businesses and its records or practices, and vary in application and duration. For example, hospitals are required to keep certain records for a fixed periof of time because these are medical records. You want to obtain records of a complaint... View More
Facility hosting event is a Moose Lodge. Is it possible state &/or local laws in Town of Huntington/Suffolk County may also extend legal responsibility to 'volunteer' planners of reunion event who rented Moose lodge (where alcoholic beverages will be served as part of the fee to... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2025
Hard to say without reviewing the terms and conditions of the Moose Lodge's liability policy. It might be easier (and cheaper) to speak with the lodge's insurance broker and ask to have the volunteers added as "additional insureds" under the existing policy. Either way, if the... View More
Facility hosting event is a Moose Lodge. Is it possible state &/or local laws in Town of Huntington/Suffolk County may also extend legal responsibility to 'volunteer' planners of reunion event who rented Moose lodge (where alcoholic beverages will be served as part of the fee to... View More
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answered on Feb 3, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about the concerns regarding liability for your upcoming reunion. When organizing an event where alcohol is served, liability is an important factor to consider, and ensuring that all parties are adequately protected can help prevent potential legal and financial risks.... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2025
It depends where you live, particularly if the mailbox is located on your personal property. I suggest you call your local police precinct to report the incident - if there is an applicable law, an Officer can issue a Citation, but that doesn't necessarily mean the car will be moved.... View More
We have among the alderman who never shows up for a meetings, and we have an additional alderman who has been arrested on federal drug charges however he is not yet been sworn in and at this point we do not have a core I would appreciate any advice that you can give me
answered on Dec 16, 2024
It depends on what type of municipality is involved. Some home-rule municipalities have provisions in their charter for recall of aldermen. In a general-rule municipality, a residence would have to petition the district court for removal on one of the statutory grounds set forth in the Texas... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2024
A Texas attorney who works day-to-day in municipal law matters could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. As a GENERAL matter, without knowing the details of the situation, it would depend on the rules/by-laws, reason for the request, relevancy of the request to some issue,... View More
I live 10 minutes away from my school. I’m going to park in a neighborhood that my friend lives in and infront of there house so I can avoid traffic. I have permission to park infront of there house but there is a sign that says “2 hour parking Monday-Friday 9-2PM” across from his house on an... View More
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answered on Nov 11, 2024
The Henrico County Code of Ordinances governs these situations, but is vague about signage. The Ordinance refers to parking being prohibited simply in "any place where official signs prohibit parking" and so it's guesswork without knowing the area and how the signs appear. Do any... View More
In NE Ohio at 7:25PM few days ago backing out my car with lights from a driveway looking both sides onto a rural highway(single lane two way 55mph highway). Get broad sided dead center(between front and back passenger door) by another car. Question is, who is at fault. Got cited by the cop for... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
'm sorry to hear about your accident. Determining fault in such situations involves understanding Ohio's traffic laws and the specifics of the incident.
Ohio Traffic Laws:
According to Ohio Revised Code § 4511.44, when entering or crossing a highway from a place other... View More
My friend was driving without a license and given a ticket. I’m assuming she also got a court date but she missed it and never received anything in the mail because she moved to a new address. Because she missed the court date, she now has a warrant and we would like to know how she can get rid... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
A good lawyer can help your friend by turning her into the court and thus keeping here most likely out of jail on the warrant, then a new court date will be set. That being said, based on what she is charged with again a good lawyer may be able to help keep her out of jail on the original charges.... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2024
It's understandable why someone would question the validity of a search warrant without a judge's hand-drawn signature. However, search warrants now often only contain the typed name of the judge who issued the warrant because law enforcement officers are permitted to apply for a search... View More
I got a dwls and was given a 5k cash bond with no option for surety. No factors of flight or public safety were enumerated by the magistrate at arraignment. And I have strong ties to the community and have always shown up to court in the past. The DA was perfectly fine with a PR Bond
answered on Oct 13, 2024
Not sure you have a case. Why sounding a bit unreasonable, you're obviously out of custody now, presumably after paying the bond. You could have a more direct remedy had you been unable to bond out and filed a bond motion, which you could then appeal.
Unless you can show this... View More
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