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What to do if my girlfriend and I slit up a year ago but she filed bankruptcy on the house and property that we bought together?

I sugegst that you consult with your former girlfriend to discuss her intent as …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What to do if my neighbors are parking in a 20 ft by 60 ft right of way that is my access to the street from my house?

Under the laws of all states in this country if you own an easement …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

If we own a farm and let a family member live on it but now they are talking about taking the land through squatter's rights, is there anything we can do about it?

There is no such thing in the United States as "squatters rights"--some European nations …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

If we bought a house 4 months ago, who pays for septic repairs?

You may have a case for repairs from both the previous owner, their broker …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 5 months ago

What to do about a property line dispute on water run-off

You could sue your neighbor for nuisance.  Nuisance is a serious and unreasonable interference …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 6 months ago