Can I legally make my ex-girlfriend take over the mortgage or buy me out?

The answer to those questions is generally No and No. Basically, you have entered a contract with this person - and together you own a house (or...

What rights do I as a land owner have when it comes to Maintenance of Easement.

My first comment would be that if you own the land over which the road easement runs - you can do whatever you like with the trees. The easement...

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Does establishment of prescriptive easement preclude a property owner from removing a staircase built by an agency?

I would suggest that you ask the governmental entity involved what they think the stairway is - if they built it - if they want it - what is the...

Washington D.O.T has filed a claim against me

My first question would be - was there a law suit? Were you served with papers at some point? If so, did you answer the law suit? This sounds...

An easement for access to 2 lots which are now for sale has been blocked by a mobile home on the lot that the easement crosses

The owner of the two lots should enforce the easement rights - sue to Quiet Title and under the Declaratory Judgments Act - seek damages for having...

Easement issue with neighbor

I have a question about who owns the property and who owns the easement...you say that the easement is over your land "(our property)" - if you own...

I would generally agree with the previous answer that most common law actions are unlikely to be feasible against a governmental entity. But,...

Adjoining property owner cut trees that were on my property

Under Washington law that is considered to be Timber Trespass - there are some very specific laws in this area, and WA takes this very seriously...

Who is responsible for allowing me to purchase a condo with no valid "Certificate of Occupancy"? The builder is bankrupt...

At this point, I would say the condominium owners association needs to deal with this issue. Condominiums are created under RCW 64.34 - which...

Putting a fence up on city property?

What the city has told you doesn't make any sense based on what you have said...is the city property an alley, road right-of-way, a easement of...