Shoveling out after a snowstorm is hard enough without a fine on top of it. What can earn a ticket in Pennsylvania depends on state law, your town’s rules, or both. Here are the snow rules worth knowing before the first big storm. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Fines and ordinances are…
You may own your mobile home, but the lot under it often belongs to someone else. Floridians who rent a spot in a park have legal protections that owners don’t always spell out. Here are the limits the law puts on park owners. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Rental rules and notice…
An elk steps out of the aspens beside a mountain road, and your snack bag is right there on the seat. Many Coloradans have felt that pull to share food. But these are the wild animals you can be fined for feeding, and what the rules say about each. Note: This is general information, not…
Cooler nights can send small creatures looking for a warmer place to stay. Granite Staters may spot a few of them around their windows and walls this time of year. Here are the common unwanted fall houseguests, and when they tend to show up. Note: This is general information, not medical or wildlife-control advice. Wildlife…
Cold weather is on its way, and a frozen pipe can quickly turn into a fight over who pays. Marylanders who rent may have more protection than they realize, though the answer can depend on the facts and local rules. Here’s where tenants may come out ahead under Maryland law. Note: This is general information,…
Unpacking can take months, but some moving paperwork can’t wait that long. If you’re new to Tennessee, a few tasks come with deadlines, and they’re easy to miss while you’re settling in. Here are the dates to keep in mind so nothing slips through the cracks. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Licensing…
Most mornings, the bus pulls up and the kids climb on without a hitch. But school bus drivers see a side of the route that parents don’t, and Ohioans with kids may be surprised by some of what they’d like families to know. Here’s what bus drivers wish parents understood. Note: This is general information,…
A big storm can feel like someone else’s problem until the water’s in your basement. A research group looked back at Milwaukee’s damaging flood and asked how ready Wisconsin communities are for more like it. Here’s what the findings could mean around the state. Note: This is general information, not insurance or legal advice. Coverage…
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…
Waiting in a long line only to be sent home for the wrong paper is nobody’s idea of a good day. Californians applying for a REAL ID may find the document rules pickier than they expected. Here’s what to bring so your trip isn’t in vain. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Licensing…
