Is my neighbor liable for the death of my plants on my property if he uses a systemic toxin to kill roots in his sewer line?

Do you know what toxin he is using? You could check with the Health Department and/or State Department of Ecology to find out whether the toxin is...

Who owns the road?

Is there an easement which describes the use that may be made of the road, who has the right to construct a road and who must maintain it? Or did...

You should talk to an attorney. If you have a building permit and you have a complaint about a decision made by the building inspector regarding...

Yes. A city may selectively enforce its codes but it cannot discriminate based on some protected class -- for example, the city can't enforce its...

Are you sure that they came into your backyard in order to take the pictures? If your neighbor complained, your neighbor may have allowed the city...

Can I do anything about a resident on my road using his backyard to store junk cars?

In most cities (and in unincorporated counties), a zoning code is adopted. The zoning code establishes the uses that may be made of property...

How do I pursue legal advice in regard to a possible writ of mandamus against a municipality for storm water drainage issues?

You need to talk to an attorney licensed to practice in the state of Indiana. In other states, a property owner could file a claim against the...

Would I be exempt from certain zoning laws if property was purchased before laws went into effect?

It depends. You need to review the city's (or, if you live in an unincorporated area, the county's) zoning code regarding nonconforming uses and...

Have you thought of putting up a fence to protect your shrubs and plants?

In many states, the doctrine of adverse possession would operate to prevent you from doing so. The elements that must be proved are not the same...