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Our new home has an existing rock garden, twenty plus years old, and a neighbor who also has lived next to it for 20 years.
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Answered on July 08, 2013
Your first step is to commission a survey. You can have a surveyor come out and mark your boundary markers and place a string between the boundary...
Water-line located under neighbors driveway broke. I agreed in writing to repair but he's
demanding complete replacement.
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Answered on July 07, 2013
You are responsible for honoring the agreement you entered into with your neighbor. However, it seems your neighbor is trying to take advantage of...
Can a unlicensed general contractor hire licensed subcontractors to do work?
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Answered on July 05, 2013
I agree with the prior attorneys' answers. In addition, because the contractor is unlicensed he is not an agent for the owner under the lien...
If a neighbor cuts down a tree on my property in my absence, without my permission, what is my recourse?
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Answered on July 02, 2013
Under Washington law you are entitled to damages. The type of damages depend on several factors (ability to replace tree, whether the tree had...
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HOA member not using common road - inquiring about legality of road maintenance and installation of gate assessments
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Answered on June 30, 2013
I agree with the prior attorney. The issue is not whether or not you adequately use the common areas in order to be assessed, the issue is whether...
Can the owner of a strip of land between our fences keep me from using the land if he has not used the land for several years?
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Answered on June 28, 2013
The owner can do whatever he would like with his fence and his property. However, if you or prior owners of your property acquired that property...
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Homeowner's Right to pick the sub-contractor , look at submitted estimates.
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Answered on June 19, 2013
I recommend reviewing your construction contract with an attorney. If the contract requires the contractor to keep to a fixed budget, then the...
Painting company didn't finish job and didn't give any notice to me, but claimed a lien to my house. Is that a frivolous lien?
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Answered on June 18, 2013
A frivolous lien is defined by statute and case law. Although every frivolous construction lien is invalid, not every invalid construction lien is...
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A bank owned property in my subdivision is in violation of our covenants. They do not mow, water,or weed.
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Answered on June 18, 2013
You should review your CC & R's with a real estate attorney. Some CC & R's provide for enforcement by individual homeowners for certain items. If...
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How many years of use does it take to assume a road is a prescriptive easement and how do we prove it to the owner of the land?
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Answered on June 17, 2013
I agree with the prior answers. You should consult with a real estate attorney as you may also have other remedies available to you. If this is...
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