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…
Rent is hard enough to cover without worrying about what your landlord is allowed to do. North Carolina law sets limits, and a lot of tenants may not know exactly where those limits are. Here’s what North Carolina renters can count on their landlords not to do. Note: This is general information, not legal advice….
A shared well can work fine for years. Then something changes, and your old informal arrangement may not hold up the way you’d expect. West Virginians can start with these basics before a dispute starts. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property laws and court rulings are subject to change. 1. Free Well…
A pile of fall brush can look like a simple job to burn off. But in Vermont, fire rules are often strict, and a small slip can cost you. Here’s what to check before you light an open fire. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Burning rules and fine amounts are subject to…
