What can I do to keep the width of my driveway?

I agree with the above answer. If the retaining wall has been there a long time and you have been using the driveway, there's a good chance you...

Missing vegetated filter strip for the storm drainage, can I hold the builder accountable?

There's a decent chance that you could hold the builder responsible, but the answer to your question will ultimately come down to whether you...

If a neighbor maintains vegetation over the property line, does that allow them to take the land?

Yes, maintaining vegetation can be evidence that would support a claim of adverse possession. A claim of adverse possession can arise if, for a...

In Washington, trespassers are not owed any special duties by land owners or renters. Your only duty is to not "wilfully or wantonly" injure a...

What does it mean when you say, "The lien for the judgment may be subject to defenses after this much time"?

In Washington, a ciivl judgment will automatically expire 10 years from the date it was entered with the court unless the judgment holder renews...

How does grandfather law on property line dispute from a h.o.a work?

This can be a complicated question depending on who owns the land that your friend's mother has been maintaining (the state? the HOA? someone...

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How legal is it for a general contractor/repair man to charge customer(s) for a phone call?

Generally speaking, it would be hard for the repair man to charge for a phone call without first having some agreement with you allowing him to do...

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Can I go after my HOA association for loss of income?

Whether you can recover your loss of use damages will probably depend on the terms in your association's governing documents, the association's...

Can the new owners of our old home sue us if they lose an adverse possession dispute with our former neighbor?

It's possible that you could have some liability here and an obligation to defend the new owners against the neighbor's claim. Often, sellers will...

How long do I have to file a contractors lien on a single family residence after completion of work.

90 days in Washington. After that, you will have 8 months to bring suit to foreclose the lien.