2014-2016 Rat Problem. I have contacted health dept and Code Enforcement. Who do you report this problem to?

I recommend that you and other tenants pool money together to hire an attorney. I generally do not recommend contacting the press, as the press is...

Keep looking for an arborist. If the tree is visibly hazardous from a line, an arborist could provide an opinion to that effect. The sticking...

Will adverse possession apply for us?

Adverse possession generally requires obvious and exclusive possession of property for ten years. The fence and your landscaping could establish...

What options do we have to legally remove/trim trees on vacant property?

You cannot cut, remove, or otherwise kill the trees without committing a timber trespass, which would expose you to substantial liability, most...

Could the contractor to file a lien against the property if his job was incomplete

The County will not refuse to record the lien, and even without a lien, the contractor can sue you on your contract for breach of contract. ...

How do I find out whether or not my residence was properly inspected electrically and up to code?

The Department of Labor and Industries conducts electrical inspection. You can look up inspection history...

Does the storage facility not have due diligence to control access to my locker while they alone have access?

As a starting point, the storage company would be responsible for guarding items you have stored with them, especially if they controlled access to...

May I build a gate on my exclusive access easement without explicit permission of the property owner?

That depends on the wording of the easement and specifically what is meant by "exclusive easement." Sometimes "exclusive" means you can exclude...

Am I within my rights to do this project?

You are probably within your rights to do that, but the answer would depend on the specific wording of the grant of easement and its purpose. ...