Neighbor law fences, trees, boundaries & noise

"An easy-to-read guide on laws concerning common neighbor disputes: Is the noise from next door keeping you up at night? Is the view from your backyard being obstructed? Is a neighboring business driving you crazy? Your home is important to you and your neighbors aren't going anywhere -- N...

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Main Authors: Doskow, Emily (Author), Guillen, Lina (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2014.
Edition: 8th edition.
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Summary: "An easy-to-read guide on laws concerning common neighbor disputes: Is the noise from next door keeping you up at night? Is the view from your backyard being obstructed? Is a neighboring business driving you crazy? Your home is important to you and your neighbors aren't going anywhere -- Neighbor Law can help you deal with difficult situations and keep your home life peaceful. Learn your rights and responsibilities with this clear-cut, comprehensive guide to the laws concerning common neighbor disputes. Learn your state's rules on: - fences - trees and other greenery that crosses the property line - boundaries - blocked views - noise - water runoff and flooding - interference from nearby businesses - dangers to children ("attractive nuisances") -...and more! In plain English, Neighbor Law explains how to find applicable laws and resolve disputes without going to court, whenever possible. And, if you must go to small claims court, you'll find all the information and stragegies you need. This edition is completely revised and provides new sample letters for engaging a neighbor over a dispute, and includes expanded information on mediation and dispute resolution. Plus, read new material on how to build community and prevent disputes"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: 373 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781413319651 (pbk.)
1413319653 (pbk.)
1413319661 (epub ebook)
9781413319668 (epub ebook)
Author Notes: Emily Doskow is an attorney-mediator in private practice and the author of Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce.
Lina Guillen earned her law degree at UC Hastings College of the Law and has practiced civil litigation and family law. She is also a Nolo editor and writer.