I put up a fence 3 ft from the property line How long before the neightbor can claim squatters rights on it? I do mow it

Take pictures of yourself mowing the property 1 or 2 times each year. If you see that he is using the property, write to him and tell him you have...

How much liability do we have to a downhill neighbor for water damage caused by our installation of a sump pump?

The law of water is relatively simple in the eastern US. Cross the Mississippi and everything falls apart. You may not do certain things with...

How much liability do we have to a downhill neighbor for water damage caused by our installation of a sump pump?

The law of water is relatively simple in the eastern US. Cross the Mississippi and everything falls apart. You may not do certain things with...

Can I sue someone in another state?

If he borrowed the money in WI, the state's long arm statute will permit you to serve him in any other state. The judgment will be entitled to...

If I was not provided with a Statistical Report in Wilkes-Barre for my apartment can I break the lease?

I have been a real estate lawyer since the mid 70s and have never heard of a Statistical Report. I called a lawyer friend in Dallas, PA and she...

You are describing a 30 foot wide easement. The dominant tenant (the other guy) has the right to use the entire 30 feet. If he wants to drive a...

My roommate screwed me on my rent, pocketing it and leaving us out in the cold. what should/can i do?

You have described a theft crime. In most states, all flavors of theft have been merged. Your roommate took your money with the understanding he...

My landlord leased my apartment at the end of my contract without notifying me

Lets start with this. Your sub-lease is only as good as the main lease with the LL. When it expires, the sublease goes as well. I assume you...

I have been without air conditioning for 11 days now, shouldn't my landlord put me up in a hotel for those days

Houston Texas would be a small dusty outpost but for an invention by James Carrier. His air conditioner made the development of the city possible....

There are some companies that buy timeshares that owners want to sell. Are they legitimate?

Here is the problem. You may find you have sold the "rights" to the vacation weeks, but the developer still shows you as the owner who is liable...