A doorbell camera can feel like a simple way to keep an eye on your porch. But Floridians who have one may not realize that what it records—and what they do with the footage—can come with legal strings. Here are the rules that can apply to your camera. 1. All-Party Consent Rule A doorbell camera…
Owning your home doesn’t always mean you can do anything you want in your yard. South Carolinians may find that county rules say otherwise, and what applies can change depending on where you live. Here’s what’s worth knowing before a notice lands in your mailbox. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. County ordinances…
Watering the yard seems simple enough: turn on the hose and go. Georgia has state rules about how and when you water, and some apply even when there’s no drought in the news. Here’s what to check before you water again. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Watering rules and drought levels are…
You bring flowers to a loved one’s grave before the holidays. It’s family tradition, and you never thought to question it. Those flowers might not stay around for long, though. These are the things Virginia cemeteries can remove from a grave without telling the family. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. The rules…
An iguana in the yard can chew up your plants and test your patience. Florida homeowners often assume they can deal with it however they like, but the rules go beyond that. Here are the iguana rules worth knowing before you take matters into your own hands. Note: This is general information, not legal advice….
Halloween pranks are supposed to be harmless fun. Under Texas law, some of them can lead to criminal charges, for adults and kids alike. Here are the pranks that can cross the line, and where that line is. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Criminal penalties and dollar thresholds are subject to change….
When a problem comes up with your landlord, it helps to know where the line is. Tennessee law puts some clear limits on what a landlord can do, though they apply only in certain counties. Here’s what a landlord can’t do to you, and where those protections reach. Note: This is general information, not legal…
If you’re house hunting in Florida, don’t count on a basement for all your moving boxes. Most homes there are built without one, and the reason starts under your feet. Here’s why basements are so rare in the Sunshine State. A Shallow Water Table A basement floor has to sit below ground level, and in…
The leaves are coming down faster than you can rake them. What Illinois homeowners can do with that pile depends on the county, the town and even the bag you use. Here’s how to handle this year’s leaves without breaking the rules. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Burning, pickup and dumping rules…
Your old gas blower may still work fine, but what happens when it’s time to replace it? Californians shopping for yard tools may find the state’s rules have changed what’s on the shelf. Here’s what the gas leaf blower law means for your yard and your next purchase. Note: This is general information, not legal…
