Is Surveying necessary if you have Title Reports?

It is always a good idea to have both as sometimes the title reports will not match the conditions on the ground.

Can you get fined for using a detached garage for fixing cars and selling them if it was not inspected by building inspector?

The short answer is probably yes. Whether or not such activities are illegal will be determined by the local zoning and building codes. It is very...

Can I take the Dept of Land Management to court for blackmail?

Probably not. The facts you put forward do not sound like blackmail. Unfortunately the type of bullying behavior described is far too common...

I entered into an agreement of sale to develop my property. Two years later, before development began, the zoning code changed

First, is the agreement you referenced with a governmental entity? If so, I would investigate whether there are state statutes that would protect...

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Need help with real estate or zoning laws

Even if the 30 year old shed was permitted or did not require a permit at the time, the ability to keep it grandfathered is lost when more than a...

One of the homeowners on our private road has placed a speed bump on the road. No one has control of the road. Is this legal ?

Given such little information, it is impossible to answer your question. However, I can tell you where to look to find an answer. Go to the city or...

How can I get out of a road maintenance association - if they are going to split the association into 2 sep. associations?

The answer to this question will depend almost completely on the language creating and regulating the RMA contained in your deed.

One of the homeowners on our private road has placed a speed bump on the road. No one has control of the road. Is this legal ?

Go to the city or county records office and find the title and deed records for the road in question. The records will likely show who has rights...

When does the line get crossed from just being a bad roommate to being a nuisance.

As an initial matter, the term nuisance usually isn't applied in roommate situations. However if the roommate's activities are conducted without...

How much time do we have to appeal an ALJ decision from the state ?

In general, the best way to appeal an ALJ decision is to seek a writ of administrative mandate in the superior court. However, success on a writ...