Real Estate, Housing & Construction
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Can an HOA fine me for weeds in a backyard nobody can see?
In Arizona, an HOA may sometimes fine a homeowner for weeds in a backyard even if neighbors or the street cannot easily see the yard. Visibility is often relevant, but it is not always the only thing that matters. The an...
How do I get compensation for undisclosed defects in a rental property?
In California, a tenant who discovers undisclosed defects in a rental property may have several possible ways to seek compensation, but the available options usually depend on the facts, the lease terms, and whether the...
What are my rights if my spouse refuses to disclose cryptocurrency accounts?
In Idaho, if you are dealing with a divorce, separation, or another property dispute, you generally have the right to ask for a full disclosure of marital finances, including cryptocurrency accounts, wallets, exchange ac...
How do I respond to a cure-or-quit notice for having too many guests?
If you received a cure-or-quit notice in Massachusetts because your landlord says you have too many guests, the first step is usually to read the notice carefully and keep a copy. A cure-or-quit notice is generally a wri...
My neighbor’s tree drops fruit all over my driveway and attracts rats. Any legal remedy?
In California, a neighbor’s tree dropping fruit onto your driveway can sometimes lead to a legal issue, but the answer usually depends on the facts. In general, tree branches, roots, leaves, and fruit that cross a proper...
How do I handle a claim when the landlord ignored loose carpeting in the hallway for months?
If a landlord in Massachusetts knew about loose carpeting in a common hallway and did not fix it for months, the situation may raise a premises liability or negligence issue. In general, a landlord’s responsibility often...
Is it legal for a tow company to refuse to release my car until I pay in cash?
In Indiana, a tow company may sometimes require payment before releasing a vehicle, but whether it can demand cash specifically depends on the facts, the towing arrangement, and any applicable contract, local rule, or le...
Do I have to know the harasser personally to file under RCW 7.105?
In Washington, you generally do not have to know the other person personally to ask for protection under RCW 7.105. The key question is usually not whether you had a prior relationship, but whether the facts fit the lega...
My neighbor’s fence blocks the only sunlight to my garden. Is there anything I can do?
In Massachusetts, a neighbor’s fence blocking sunlight to a garden is not automatically a legal violation. In general, property owners are allowed to use their land, including putting up fences, unless a local rule, ease...
Can a Repair Technician Break Something Else and Not Be Liable?
In general, a repair technician may be liable if they damage something else while performing a repair, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In Kentucky, as in other states, liability often turns on whether the te...
Do I have to pay rent listed in an eviction notice if the apartment had no heat for two weeks?
In Alabama, the answer is often not a simple yes or no. In general, a tenant may still receive an eviction notice for unpaid rent even if the apartment had a serious habitability problem like no heat, but the lack of hea...
Can I break my lease if there has been mold in the bedroom for three months and my child keeps getting sick?
In New Jersey, mold problems may sometimes support a tenant’s right to end a lease, but it depends on the facts. A lease is not usually broken just because mold exists. The key question is whether the mold and any relate...
Can my landlord charge extra for using the parking lot overnight?
In Kansas, the answer usually depends on the lease, any written parking rules, and whether the parking space is included in your rental agreement. In general, a landlord may be able to charge extra for overnight parking...
What happens if I fix the lease violation before the notice deadline?
In general, if you fix a lease violation before the deadline in the landlord’s written notice, the landlord may have to treat the violation as cured. In some situations, that can stop further eviction steps based on that...
Do I have to pay a plumber who fixed the wrong pipe and the leak came back the next day?
In general, whether you have to pay a plumber in Missouri depends on what was agreed to, what work was actually done, and whether the plumber provided the service you requested. If the plumber fixed the wrong pipe, the l...