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Neighbor law : fences, trees, boundaries & noise / Attorneys Emily Doskow & Lina Gullen.

Doskow, Emily, (author.). Guillen, Lina, (author.).

Summary:

" An easy-to-read guide on laws concerning common neighbor disputes Is the noise from next door keeping you up at night? Is the view from your backyard being obstructed? Is a neighboring business driving you crazy? Your home is important to you and your neighbors aren't going anywhere -- Neighbor Law can help you deal with difficult situations and keep your home life peaceful. Learn your rights and responsibilities with this clear-cut, comprehensive guide to the laws concerning common neighbor disputes. Learn your state's rules on: - fences - trees and other greenery that crosses the property line - boundaries - blocked views - noise - water runoff and flooding - interference from nearby businesses - dangers to children ("attractive nuisances") -...and more! In plain English, Neighbor Law explains how to find applicable laws and resolve disputes without going to court, whenever possible. And, if you must go to small claims court, you'll find all the information and stragegies you need. This edition is completely revised and provides new sample letters for engaging a neighbor over a dispute, and includes expanded information on mediation and dispute resolution. Plus, read new material on how to build community and prevent disputes"-- Provided by publisher.
"Issues with the neighbors? Learn your rights -- and responsibilities -- with Neighbor Law, Nolo's comprehensive guide to the laws concerning common neighbor disputes"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781413319651
  • ISBN: 1413319653
  • Physical Description: 373 pages ; 23 cm
  • Edition: 8th edition.
  • Publisher: Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2014.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: Neighbors and Legal Questions -- 1. Tackling a Neighbor Problem -- 2. Noise -- 3. When a Tree Is Injured or Destroyed -- 4. Encroachment: Invading Branches and Roots -- 5. Unsound Limbs and Trees -- 6. Boundary Trees -- 7. Fruit and Nuts: Who Owns What? -- 8. Obstruction of View -- 9. Boundary Lines -- 10. Using Another's Land: Trespass and Easements -- 11. Fences -- 12. Spite Fences -- 13. Dangers to Children: Attractive Nuisances -- 14. Rural Neighbors and the Right to Farm -- 15. Water -- 16. When Your Neighbor Is a Business -- 17. Other Common Neighbor Issues -- 18. Legal Research -- 19. Mediation -- 20. Small Claims Court -- Appendixes -- A. State Statutes on Injury to Trees -- B. State Statutes on Private Nuisance -- C. Boundary Fence Statutes -- D. Adverse Possession Statutes -- E. Right-to-Farm Statutes -- Index.
Subject:
Adjoining landowners > United States > Popular works.
Boundaries (Estates) > United States > Popular works.
Fences > Law and legislation > United States > Popular works.
Trees > Law and legislation > United States > Popular works.
Genre:
Law for laypersons.

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