Our neighbors extended their yard into our property cutting down our trees. Can we sue even if it was unoccupied land?

Yes...you could sue for trespass (among other things) and damages. I'd recommend getting a survey done (if one hasn't been done at the time you...

Before mom passed last year dad did a quitclaim on our house and now my name is on the title. He says the house is still his.

Ok -- notwithstanding the apparent impropriety of your father's actions and potential implications regarding those actions-- title to the house is...

Can your landlord change the locks with going to court and make to give the key back than say you left the property

Consult an attorney. In most states a landlord cannot resort to self help measures, i.e. changing the locks and preventing you from entering the...

Am I allowed to sell services to my own NYC housing cooperative? For example, fixing the wiring?

If you are properly licensed, I don't see why this would be prohibited. However, as my colleague said, there might be an issue with the board...

Do prose litigants get treated the same as an attorney? I filed a lawsuit against a municipality under Civil Immunities Act.

In most states, pro se litigants are held to the same standards as attorneys. That means, a pro se litigant is often at a huge disadvantage both...

2nd time receiving civil demand letter outrageous settlement request?

Consult a criminal law attorney in your area. The fines/penalties you might be facing are just those -- penalties for your actions -- and are not...

My colleagues give good advice. Keep in mind there's a big difference between unwanted occurrences and malpractice. Medical science isn't...

I want to open a daycare in a leased home but the owners are afraid they could be held liable.

Consult an attorney in your area. First, you have to determine whether your local ordinances (including zoning) would permit you to open a daycare...

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Can my tenants legally withhold rent? What constitutes "safely habitable?" Who determines if the condo is safe?

In Maryland, tenants cannot simply withhold rent. In the event of habitability issues, a rent escrow action must be filed. Moreover, the tenant...

Can a neighbor claim land that is not theirs

Typically adverse possession rights cannot be claimed against a municipality/the government.