After a long power outage, a generator starts to sound like a smart purchase. New Jersey homeowners may find that the rules start well before the machine shows up, and they can change from town to town. Here are the rules that can change the day you install a generator. Note: This is general information,…
The day your tenant signs the lease, you’re a landlord. That title comes with duties, and some of them start before anyone moves in. Here’s what Illinois homeowners need to sort out before they rent out their basement. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property laws and local ordinances are subject to change….
Moving from California to Nevada? The HOA may not work the way you’re used to. Nevada has its own rules for associations, and the differences can cost Californians money in the first year. Here’s what to know before you sign on to a Nevada HOA. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Association rules…
You tour a waterfront home in Maryland, picture the sunsets and start planning weekend projects. The shoreline has rules, though. They stay with the property after closing, and they can limit what you’re allowed to build. Here’s what Marylanders should know about the waterfront land they want to buy. Note: This is general information, not…
A security deposit can feel like your money, sitting safely with your landlord until you move out. But in South Carolina, your landlord can keep part of it for specific reasons. Here’s what those reasons are. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Rental rules and deadlines are subject to change. 1. Unpaid Rent…
Visiting a loved one’s grave often means bringing something that reminds you of them. But Florida cemeteries set rules about what can stay, and families may not hear about them until something is gone. Here’s what a few Florida cemeteries allow, and what they may remove without calling you first. Note: This is general information,…
Few families enjoy talking about what will happen to the family cottage before a parent passes away. Michiganders may be surprised that the answer can hinge on paperwork nobody has looked at in years. Here’s what can decide who ends up with your family cottage. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice….
Something a neighbor does is bugging you, and you’re debating whether to speak up or write to your homeowners association (HOA). You’re not sure you’d be in the right. On Reddit’s popular AITA forum, people ask strangers to judge whether they were in the wrong. Here are the neighbor and HOA feuds Reddit ruled on…
A home can look great in the listing photos and still come with things nobody mentioned. Floridians buying a house may assume the seller has to share everything. But that isn’t how the law works. Here’s what a seller can keep quiet and what the law now makes them share. Note: This is general information,…
Most homeowners never plan for the day a stranger settles in on their property. Georgia has its own set of rules for that situation, and the details can decide how fast you’re able to act. Here’s what Georgia property owners should know before it happens. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property laws…
