As others have noted this could be quite complex and you should consult with an attorney with experience in these matters. However, I strongly...

May inherit about 50acres of land in Oklahoma that I would like to turn into a residential area for HIV + gay men.

As a zoning and fair housing attorney, I've got to caution you that while your idea is appealing and very well intentioned, there is a very good...

Zoning laws changed on what was a family farm

See a land use (aka zoning) attorney immediately, if not sooner. Depending on the specific provisions of the Pennsylvania state zoning enabling act...

We have a cat boarding business in residential area. House is located on a major street.

The odds-on bet is that businesses are not permitted in your residential district. But you've first got to find out what zoning district your house...

What is the law concerning building 10'X 12' wood shed that crosses property line on Schroon Lake, New York?

Get a real estate attorney right away to address this question. Do not delay.

Do I have any recourse?

Check with your city government. It is not uncommon for a city to regulate when you can perform construction/remodeling work like you describe. For...

You might also want to contact the jurisdiction in which you are located (unincorporated part of the county, or the city you're in) to report a...

Can a person not living in South Carolina purchase land in S.C. ?

Balderdash! Despite the radical right wing demagogues who see this as 50 separate lands, we are still one nation, indivisible. Seriously, of...

Can a property owner in a residential single family zoned area rent out his house by the day or week?

The short answer is to contact your local planning or zoning department and report the change in use from residential to commercial. But, before...