Sidewalks are usually part of the public right of way.

Can anything be done when receiving unsolicited calls and text messages from companies stating that you have applied for a loan?

What you are describing clearly violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA"). The main question that a TCPA lawyer will have is who it...

Regarding CC&R's (no active HOA) is the language vague in regards to what can be done to a unit/townhome? Does patio/deck apply?

Because the terms "Unit Lot" and "Structure" are capitalized, they are most likely terms that are defined elsewhere in the CC&Rs. You should look...

How to stop telemarketing calls if ID of caller unknown?

If you can figure out who is behind the calls, there are federal and state laws that can be enforced. But unless you can identify the culprit, the...

I had new shingle roof installed at my house in April 2015. The roof company presented in his bid a 50 year warranty from the

Before pursuing legal action against the roofer, you'll need to determine whether the installation was actually defective. This can be determined...

What is the normal process for closing a new construction home that has outstanding issues that are not acceptable to the buyer?

There is no law in Washington requiring a hold back on a home sale. That is something that is up to the parties to negotiate. To determine...

A structure fell on my building and damaged my property. Am I entitled to lost wages for auto repairs and punitive damages?

Do you own the land on which the incident occured? If so, and depending on what happened, the waste statute may apply. Under the waste statute,...

If a property has no other legal access, the owner can acquire an "easement by necessity" across neighboring land. But they have to pay for it and...

Contractor did poor work . What do we do? Do I have someone else do the work or what steps do I take next?

You really should engage an attorney to discuss your options. If you have a written contract with the contractor, you should have an attorney...

I received a violation for grading & a retention wall. My neighbor has a perpetual easement on this land. Who is responsible?

Your neighbor may be responsible for the maintenance, but it would require a review of the entire deed to determine that. Even if your neighbor is...