Studded tires are legal on Connecticut roads starting Nov. 15, and not a day sooner. It’s an easy date to miss when the first cold snap hits. Here’s why Connecticut drivers can be fined for snow on their roof, and the other winter car rules Nutmeggers miss. Note: This is general information, not legal advice….
In Louisiana, your children can inherit a house they aren’t allowed to use yet. That’s normal, but it catches families from other states off guard. Here are the Louisiana inheritance rules that surprise families from most other states. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Louisiana’s inheritance laws are subject to change. 1. Forced…
You switch on the wipers when the rain picks up and figure that’s all you need to do. But Alabama law requires lit headlights anytime your wipers are in use because of rain, sleet or snow. These are the things Alabama drivers can get ticketed for that feel completely legal. Note: This is general information,…
Buck season opens Nov. 23 in West Virginia, and you don’t need a rifle for it to change your plans. If you ride trails on a wildlife management area, some of the rules apply to you, too. Here are the West Virginia rules that kick in when buck season opens, even for non-hunters. Note: This…
Hiking in Hoosier National Forest? A posted closure sign means that area’s off limits. Indiana has more than one way to tell you to stay out, and not all of them say “No Trespassing.” Here’s what purple paint on a fence post means in Indiana, and the other trespass signs Hoosiers miss. Note: This is…
Did you know your Florida property tax bill gets cheaper the earlier you pay it? Let it sit under the holiday mail, and that discount shrinks every month until it’s gone. Here are the property tax discount deadlines Florida homeowners miss every winter. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Discount dates…
Feeding wildlife feels kind, but the rules change with the animal and with where you live. Here are the wild animals South Carolinians can be fined for feeding. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Wildlife rules, local ordinances, and fine amounts are subject to change, so confirm the current rules with the South…
The second week of November is a decoration removal week at St. James Cemetery. All decorations are removed and disposed of and aren’t saved for retrieval. These are the things Missouri cemeteries can remove from a grave, often without telling the family. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Cemetery rules vary by cemetery…
If the fence between you and your neighbor is a hedge, Iowa law says it has to be trimmed twice a year. The law spells out a lot more than that, so you and the person next door don’t have to guess. Here’s what Iowa law says about the fence between you and your neighbor….
Buying a house in Alabama? Finding out what’s wrong with it is mostly your job, not the seller’s. The law has exceptions, though, and one starts with asking the seller directly. Here’s what Alabama’s ‘buyer beware’ home sale law means for buyers, before you sign. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Alabama home…
