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1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for New Hampshire on
Q: Who owns trees in New Hampshire? Owner of the land they grow on, or owner of easement over that land, ie: condo unit?

Our limited common area is an airspace unit, ie: right to exclusive use of our limited common area (unit) ABOVE the land. The land under each limited common area is "owned in common by all unit owners" just as is the common area land. So who is responsible for the cost of removal of... View More

Israel Piedra
Israel Piedra
answered on Nov 29, 2021

This is an interesting question, but probably not one where you will find a definitive answer. In particular, if the tree is within the airspace and poses a danger, property ownership of the tree may not be the sole determining factor for who is responsible for it. Any answer would probably come... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Landlord - Tenant for New Hampshire on
Q: Can I buy a private forest and build a castle?

Hello.

I'm interested in the question:

If I want to buy a private forest in the United States and build a castle in this forest. What are the limitations?

For example, what laws speak of private forests. If I breed animals in my forests, will these animals be my... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 26, 2019

This sounds like a matter that's better suited for sitting down with your architect and attorney to discuss in detail, rather than it is for quick answers on a question and answer board because it's possible you would need to consider environmental, sanitation, conservation, wildlife, and... View More

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