Roots from the neighbors tree are destroying my foundation. I want to cut them - will I be liable if the tree dies?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
You have a right to remove the roots, but you must act reasonably. If the removal of the roots causes the tree to die, you could be held...
My insurance company has hired an attorney to represent me in defending a personal injury case. Can I hire my own attorney?
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Answered on August 02, 2013
If the insurance company is paying for the attorney without any reservation of rights, ie. a suggestion that they may assert an exclusion as a...
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Need information from a Real Estate Attorney: My father-in-law has an advanced case of Parkinson Disease. He has a house...
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Answered on July 31, 2013
I would suggest you consult with an estate planning and elder law attorney. If there are other family members who might be heirs, this could get...
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Property line dispute. Prior neighbor told me the wall was on our property. New neighbor is replacing wall I may want to move it
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Answered on July 31, 2013
He has no legal right to put the wall on your property. However, you cannot force him to pay for one half of a survey. I would put him on notice...
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A drunk driver pulled out in front of me and totaled my car . My insurance paid my car off does his insurance have to buy me an
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Answered on July 26, 2013
He has an obligation to compensate for the damage he caused. Your insurance is not relevant to this obligation. However, your insurance does have...
Can I do a hand written letter asking tenant to vacate resident before having to evict?
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Answered on July 24, 2013
You will need to give the tenants 60 days written notice. I would contact a landlord tenant lawyer to help you so that you have all of the...
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Do I need a real estate lawyer or construction lawyer?
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Answered on July 24, 2013
It sounds like you have a nightmare on your hands. You need to hire a construction attorney as there are issues regarding an improper lien as...
Can an HOA decline a request to install surveillance cameras?
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Answered on July 23, 2013
I agree with the answers below, but would add that the Association is the owner of the common area. As such, it has a duty to its members to...
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Asked and answered: "My dog bit the Pool boy."
Now his boss is threatening to put a "mechanic's lien" against out property?
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Answered on July 16, 2013
A mechanic's lien is a mechanism whereby a contractor can secure his/her right to payment for labor services or materials on a work of improvement....
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Can I get restitution for losses covered by medicare?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
I assume you are asking whether you can claim these as damages against the person responsible for your injuries. The short answer is yes you can,...