Town rezoned abutting land, now a 40b development is proposed. What are my options?

As a factual matter, it is extremely unlikely that this development will reduce the value of your home. Study after study has found no adverse...

The city's zoning ordinance definition of "family" is pretty straightforward: "17. Family.An individual or two (2) or more persons related by...

Based on the city's definition of "family" (shown below), even your current living arrangement is illegal. (The U.S. Supreme Court upheld these...

My city council says I can't have chickens within the city limts, yet 1 member of the council has chickens as do other persons

Ask the city staff member who sent you this letter to show you the exact provisions in the municipal code that ban raising chickens. To seek a...

Being sued by Enbridge oil saying i have an "interest" in land they want...have no clue what they are talking about.

Take the letter to a real estate lawyer today. Do not wait until the last minute. Make sure that the lawyer understands this area of law well. If...

You're best and least expensive bet is to call the folks in the planning or zoning department in Vancouver and poses the question to them. They'll...

How do my neighbors and I have a neighbor who is a drug attic removed from the neighborhood

Judging by your post, it sounds like you have not contacted the police. Do it, now! And to give yourself a bit more credibility with the police if...

Can a house be used for weekend rentals if its in a residential neighborhood

Check your zoning ordinance -- talk with West Monroe's city planning staff. It is highly unlikely that a city would allow you to turn a residence...

The first thing you need to do is look at what is around the property. If it is all residential -- and like your property, zoned residential -- it...

Quick dawdling and make the repairs now, preferably before the hearing. Bring proof to the hearing that you have had the repairs completed --...