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…
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,…
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….
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…
Ask your grandparents about life in the 1950s, and you’ll hear things that sound unthinkable now. Georgia and federal law have since drawn lines around some of them. Here’s what was once routine, and how the law handles it today. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Laws and penalties are subject to change….
A feedlot looks calm on a clear October morning. But Nebraska cattle feeders know how fast a blizzard can turn simple chores into hard ones. Here’s the prep feeders often handle before the snow flies. 1. Storm Rations Nebraska Extension’s feedlot guidance says storm rations become critical once a winter storm is forecast to last…
Iowa’s reputation is flat fields as far as you can see. But locals know the state has more going on than that. These are some of the places that show a different side. 1. Loess Hills In westernmost Iowa, the Loess Hills rise 200 feet above the flat plains, according to the U.S. Geological Survey….
Could a neighbor really gain a legal say over your driveway? In Ohio, the answer can depend on more than what’s written in your deed. Here’s what a neighbor may be able to do with your shared driveway, and how it could affect your property. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Easement rules…
A new home comes with a long to-do list, and a tax bill is easy to overlook. If you’re a new Connecticut homeowner, your first property tax season may work differently than you’d expect. Learn these rules before that first bill arrives. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Assessment rules and…
