Can a neighbor have a tree trimmed on my property if some of the branches are hanging on their property?

Yes, a property owner has the right to cut off tree branches that hang over onto their property from a tree rooted in an adjacent property.

What sort of financial responsibility do all home owner have on a share sewer line after the fact if work was done

Generally, if the court determines that the amount spent and the way that was handled was reasonable, the neighbors can be required to contributed....

I agree with the prior answer--you should get an attorney involved ASAP, before the 10 years runs. What he or she may recommend is filing a lawsuit...

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Washington state contract law for sale of a business

If your buyer has "lawyered up," it is time for you to do the same, ASAP. Even though your contracts states that you have to go through mediation,...

Can I get a few names of excellent land use attorneys in Seattle with an emphasis on litigation? Thank you.

I do land use litigation. Others with experience on the land owner side are Richard Aramburu and Rich Hill.

Is it legal in Washington to kill a person on your property.

There are three good answers to this question: no, no and NO! The use of deadly force on another person is only justified if that person presents...

Does a sub-tier subcontractor have only 90 days to file a claim against a bond, 90 days from when last on the job?

If you are talking about a contractor's bond for most public projects, you have until 30 days after acceptance of the work by the responsible...

Does a hotel in the state of Washington have to give a lunch break to an employee working an 8 hour shift?

Yes, the hotel is required to provide lunch breaks for its employees. Does this happen to other employees at the hotel? If so, we would be...

This is a little hard to answer without looking at a map showing the easement area and your driveway. The basic legal rule that applies is that...

You should have an attorney look into this issue before you purchase the property. The fact that an easement is shown on the plats is not...