A pile of fall brush can look like a simple job to burn off. But in Vermont, fire rules are often strict, and a small slip can cost you. Here’s what to check before you light an open fire. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Burning rules and fine amounts are subject to…
Most neighbors get along fine, but a property line can still cause friction. North Carolina law sets limits on what a neighbor can do on or near your land, and some of them may surprise you. Here’s where the law draws the line. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Property laws and court…
You spend a weekend on the water and haul in a good catch of blue crabs. But in Maryland, a good catch isn’t always a legal one, even if you’re only crabbing for fun. Here’s where crabbers can slip up and end up with a fine. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Crabbing…
Until 2016, collecting rain in a barrel at your Colorado home was largely off-limits. It’s legal now, but the law that changed that came with strings attached. Here’s where your rain barrel can cross the line. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Water rules are subject to change, so confirm the current requirements…
The worst parking ticket might be the one that lands on a car that never moved. Chicago-area Illinoisans can get hit with one over small details that are easy to forget about. Here’s what to check before a ticket lands on your dashboard. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Sticker rules, fines and…
Your backyard probably feels like the one place where you shouldn’t get in trouble over your dog. Texans may find that state law and some city ordinances see it differently, and Fort Worth’s rules are a good example. Check these in your own yard before an officer does. Note: This is general information, not legal…
You shake hands on a used boat, pay the seller and start planning your first trip out on the water. In Michigan, the deal may not feel as done to the state as it does to you. A few key documents have to be in order first. Here are the four documents a Michigan boat…
That cute little tree at the garden center won’t stay little for long. Some of the trees Georgians plant grow fast and big. They don’t always hold up well when the weather turns. Here are the trees you should keep at least twenty feet away from your house. 1. Silver Maple Spread A mature silver…
Renting is stressful enough without wondering what your landlord owes you. State law sets a floor for what a landlord has to provide, and it applies even when your lease never mentions it. Here are the things a California landlord has to provide, from the day you move in to the day you move out….
Household budgets are stretched thin enough without one bill taking a bigger bite every month. A recent poll asked older Maine voters whether a bill like that has changed what else they buy, and plenty said it has. Here’s what the poll found, and what may be behind it for Mainers. Note: This is general…
