Your lease is almost up, and a letter from your landlord could change what you pay. People renewing a lease can face rules that cover more than the rent, including how much notice your landlord owes you. Here are the Oregon rental rules that change the day a lease renews. Note: This is general information,…
Fresh eggs on the counter sound great. A notice from the city doesn’t. Many Missouri cities have their own coop rules, and they can differ a lot from one city to the next. Here’s what can bring a fine when your first hen moves in. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. City ordinances…
A mobile home sale is a big day, and the paperwork shouldn’t be what spoils it. Here are the papers you’ll want in hand before you transfer a mobile home title in North Carolina. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Titling rules, forms and county requirements are subject to change, so confirm the…
Some Ohio homeowners turn to a private company to watch their property record. Your auditor may offer it for free. That’s only one of the services worth knowing about. Here’s what your county auditor does for free that people often pay for elsewhere. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment rules…
A wood stove sounds cozy. Then you start the paperwork. Ohioans adding a stove have several rules to sort out before the first fire. Here’s what to sort out before you light it. Note: This is general information, not legal, tax or insurance advice. Code, permit, tax and insurance rules are subject to change. 1….
Fence materials aren’t cheap, and tearing out a fence you built wrong costs that much more. Tennessee homeowners run into different fence rules depending on the city, the land next door, and what’s under their soil. Here are the rules to know before you spend a dollar on lumber. Note: This is general information, not…
Your backyard fence came with your house. You’ve just never been sure whose job it is to keep it up. Many Kentuckians go years without learning what the law says a neighbor can and can’t do along a line like that. These are the things a neighbor can’t legally do at your property line. Note:…
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…
