Building a pool in Arizona is exciting, but the fun comes with a checklist. State law sets requirements from the start, and cities like Phoenix can add more. Here’s what applies as soon as your pool installation begins. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Pool rules and permit requirements vary by city and…
Where the water goes after your weekend project matters more than you might think. In Washington, runoff that reaches a storm drain can come with fines, and the rules differ from one city or county to the next. Here’s what can get Washington homeowners fined, so you can plan around it. Note: This is general…
Buying a home in Michigan can mean a bigger property tax bill the next year than the seller paid. Not every transfer triggers that jump, though, and the difference can matter to your budget. Here’s which kinds of transfers can keep a Michigan home’s taxable value from resetting. Note: This is general information, not legal…
The rain stopped hours ago, but the water in your yard hasn’t gone anywhere. In Indiana, the ditch or buried pipe nearby can come with rules that reach onto your land. Here are the drainage rules Hoosier homeowners tend to learn about only after their first flood. Note: This is general information, not legal advice….
The wind dies down, you step outside, and there’s a tree where it shouldn’t be. The next few days mean phone calls, paperwork and decisions, some of which come with rules attached. Here’s what Arkansas law and your insurance policy say about the cleanup. Note: This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Arkansas…
Time at the cabin is meant for unwinding, not for getting a notice in the mail. Wisconsin has rules for cabin owners that are easy to overlook, especially if you only visit now and then. Here’s where those rules can catch Wisconsinites off guard. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Penalty amounts and…
After a few weekends of raking, a pile of leaves can make a match look like the quickest fix. But Kentucky has rules about what you can burn and when, and breaking them can lead to a fine. Take a minute with these burning rules before you strike a match this fall. Note: This is…
Colder nights have a way of making you look at your backyard differently. If your dog spends time outside, Pennsylvania law has requirements for how that time goes. Here are the rules some owners break in their own backyard. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. State and city dog rules are subject to…
There’s always that one neighbor who notices everything and has opinions about it. In Pennsylvania, what they notice is sometimes allowed, even when they report it. Here’s what those reports might be about, and why they don’t always go anywhere. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Each numbered item below is generally legal…
Halloween’s right around the corner, and you might already be preparing. You probably don’t think about the law when you plan your night. In parts of Hampton Roads, though, there are Halloween city codes that can lead to fines. Here’s what you should know as a Virginian before the first doorbell rings. Note: This is…
