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Edition:: 5th
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Table of Contents
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In plain English, Neighbor Law explains how to
find the law in each circumstance and resolve disputes
outside the court -- but if you must go to small
claims court, this popular book gives you the information
you need.
The 5th edition is completely revised and now provides
a new information on disputes about second-hand
smoke. It also has a new chapter on researching
the law online. |
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Neighbor Law: Fences, Trees,
Boundaries & Noise
By Attorney Cora Jordan, Nolo Press
Description:
Is a neighboring business driving you crazy? Too much noise
from next door? Run-off from up the hill threatening to drown
your yard?
Learn your rights and responsibilities with Neighbor Law,
Attorney Cora Jordan's clear-cut, comprehensive guide to the
laws concerning common neighbor disputes. The popular bestseller
covers:
- fences
- trees
- boundaries
- blocked views
- noise
- water issues
- neighborhood businesses
- dangers to children ("attractive nuisances")
- and more
Table of Contents
Introduction: Neighbors and Legal Questions
1. Tackling a Neighbor Problem
- Get Prepared
- Approach the Neighbor
- Turn to the Authorities for Help
- Try Mediation
- Take the Neighbor to Court
2. Noise
- Laws Against Noise
- What to Do
3. When a Tree Is Injured or Destroyed
- Who Owns a Tree?
- An Owner's Rights When a Tree Is Damaged
- What the Tree Owner Can Sue For
- Criminal Penalties
- What to Do If a Neighbor Damages Your Tree
- Preventing Damage
4. Encroachment: Invading Branches and Roots
- Looking for Help
- Trimming a Neighbor's Tree: The Right of Self-Help
- When a Neighbor Can Sue
- Going to Court
5. Unsound Limbs and Trees
- Getting Help From the City Government
- Trimming a Neighbor's Tree: The Right of Self-Help
- Ask the Owner to Trim the Tree
- Suing to Prevent Damage
- Homeowners' Insurance
- After Damage From an Unsound Tree
6. Boundary Trees
- Ownership
- Co-Owners' Responsibilities
- Damage to or Removal of a Boundary Tree
7. Fruit and Nuts: Who Owns What?
- Who Owns the Tree?
- Fruit That Has Fallen
- Avoiding Problems
8. Obstruction of View
- The Basic Rule: No Right to a View
- View Ordinances
- Subdivision Rules That Protect Views
- Other Laws That May Protect Views
- Views That Are Not Legally Protected
- Avoiding View Problems
9. Boundary Lines
- Settling Uncertain Boundary Lines
- When a Neighbor Doesn't Honor the Boundary
10. Using Another's Land: Trespass and Easements
- Trespassers Who Become Owners
- Easements
11. Fences
- Rural Areas: Fencing Livestock In or Out
- Urban Fences
- Property Line (Boundary) Fences
- Disputes Over Boundaries
- Sharing a Fence That Is Not on the Boundary
12. Spite Fences
- General Restrictions on Fence Height
- What Is a Spite Fence?
- Negotiating With the Neighbor
- Going to Court
13. Dangers to Children: Attractive Nuisances
- The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
- Taking Necessary Precautions
- Seeking Legal Help
14. Rural Neighbors and the Right to Farm
- Ordinary Nuisance Rules
- Right-to-Farm Laws
- What Neighbors Can Do
15. Water
- When the Neighbor Is Liable for Damage
- When the Neighbor May Not Be Liable for Damage
- What the Neighbor at Fault Must Pay For
- What to Do If You Suffer Water Damage
- Rights to Water
16. When Your Neighbor Is a Business
- Zoning Laws
- Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
- Home-Based Businesses
- Other Laws Protecting You and Your Property
- Expect a Compromise
- What to Do When the Law Favors You
- When the Law Favors the Business
17. Other Common Neighbor Disputes
- Blighted Property
- Weeds, Rubbish, and Garbage
- Loud and Offensive Language
- Drug Dealers
- Animal Problems
- Second-Hand Smoke
- Vehicles
- Outdoor Lights
18. Legal Research
- Local Laws
- State Statutes
- Case Law
19. Mediation
- What Is Mediation?
- How to Find a Mediator
- How Mediation Works
20. Small Claims Court
- What Is Small Claims Court?
- Preparing for Small Claims Court
- How Small Claims Court Works
Appendixes
- State Statutes on Injury to Trees
- State Statutes on Private Nuisance
- Boundary Fence Statutes
- Adverse Possession Statutes
- Right-to-Farm Statutes
Index
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