Finding a stranger living in your property is hard to picture until it happens. Virginia law lays out what owners can do about a squatter, and some of the deadlines may surprise you. Here’s what the rules say, in plain terms. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property laws and required timelines are…
Most home sellers expect to mention a leaky roof or a cracked foundation. But Californians selling a house may be surprised how much more the law asks them to tell a buyer. Here’s what to know before you list. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Disclosure rules and forms are subject to change….
Your cordless drill battery won’t hold a charge anymore, so you drop it in the garbage bin on your way out of the garage. In Minnesota, you’ve just broken a state law. Here’s what you can’t legally toss in your household garbage, and where your old stuff can go instead. Note: This is general information,…
A flooded bog full of red berries is one of fall’s best sights in central Wisconsin. For growers, that pretty picture is where some of the hardest work begins. Here’s what Wisconsin cranberry growers do once the water’s in. 1. Harrowing the Berries Loose Cranberry growers who wet-harvest run a machine with a circular beater…
Spot a bat swooping overhead on a fall evening, and you might duck without thinking. Arkansans share the state with thousands of bats, and some of what these animals do isn’t what people expect. Here are the facts that tend to surprise people this time of year. Note: This is general information, not medical advice….
Owning your home doesn’t always mean you can do anything you want in your yard. South Carolinians may find that county rules say otherwise, and what applies can change depending on where you live. Here’s what’s worth knowing before a notice lands in your mailbox. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. County ordinances…
Trading snow for Arizona sunshine for the winter is hard to beat. But winter visitors who stay a while can run into questions about their car, and the answers depend on how you spend your time there. Here are the rules that help keep your out-of-state plates legal. Note: This is general information, not legal…
An e-bike can feel like an easy way to give a teen a little freedom. But Florida parents are often surprised how many rules come with it, and some cities add even more. Here’s what to go over with your teen before their next ride. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic rules,…
Coming around a bend to find cattle on the road is scary. Nebraska law spells out who’s responsible when a car and a loose animal collide, and the answer isn’t always what drivers expect. Here’s what to know before you ever need it. Note: This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Livestock and…
Rent is already one of the biggest bills you pay each month. Nevada law lets landlords add some charges that renters don’t always see coming. Here are the fees worth spotting before you sign a lease. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Rental rules and fee limits are subject to change. 1. Mandatory…
