Drive across Nevada, and most of the land you pass belongs to the federal government. Nevadans have pushed back on that for decades, and the reasons go back to the deal that made Nevada a state. Here’s why Nevada owns so little of its land, and what’s changed since. Note: This is general information, not…
Under Louisiana’s homemade food rules, you can sell a pecan pie from your kitchen. A meat pie is another story. With Thanksgiving on Nov. 26, it’s a good time to know the rules before the orders come in. Here’s what Louisiana law says about selling homemade food, so your first sale is a legal one….
Your brand-new Tennessee home might never get checked against the state building code before you close. State law lets a county or city skip enforcing it. Here are the new-construction problems Tennessee buyers don’t expect to find, and what to look into before you sign. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Building codes,…
Grab a saw for your neighbor’s tree, and you’d better know where your rights stop. Willfully injure a tree on someone else’s land in Utah, and the damages triple. Here’s what Utah law says about a neighbor’s trees, before you cut a single branch. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Utah laws and…
Nov. 15 is 11 days away, and that’s when seasonal manatee zones start in parts of Florida. A channel you cruise all summer might call for a much slower speed come winter. Here are the manatee zone rules Florida boaters face starting Nov. 15, and what happens if you break them. Note: This is general…
In Wisconsin, your landlord has 21 days to return your security deposit, minus lawful deductions. Day 22 is late. Knowing the rules your landlord has to follow can help you get back what you’re owed. Here are the Wisconsin security deposit rules landlords can’t ignore. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Rental rules…
Your HOA writes a lot of rules. But even if it doesn’t seem like it, there are limits to what it can control. Here’s what your HOA can’t stop you from doing under South Carolina law. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Association rules vary by community and are subject to change, so…
Lend your car to someone with poor insurance coverage, and your share of the bill can grow. Florida law puts more on owners than many people expect. Here’s how lending your car in Florida can make you pay for the crash, and the rules many people miss. Note: This is general information, not legal or…
Driving under the speed limit won’t save you from a ticket in an Illinois snowstorm. The law expects you to slow down for the conditions, not just the sign. Here’s what Illinois drivers can be ticketed for in a snowstorm, so the first big snow doesn’t cost you. Note: This is general information, not legal…
In one Ohio village, nearly 23,000 drivers were cited for speeding on a three-quarter-mile stretch of I-77 in about three years. Stretches like that are why you should be extra careful about slowing down the second you cross certain town lines. Here are the Ohio speed trap towns drivers learn about the hard way, and…
