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Neighbor law : fences, trees, boundaries & noise / The editors of Nolo.

Nolo (Firm), (issuing body.).

Summary:

"Neighbor Law is a plain-English guide to the laws behind common neighbor disputes. Filled with tips on how to solve problems and restore good neighbor relations, this practical book helps readers learn to deal with: noisy neighbors, trees that hang over a property line, blocked views, unclear boundary lines, high, unsightly, or deteriorating fences, dangers to children ("attractive nuisances"), problems with neighboring businesses, and other common issues such as secondhand smoke, blighted property, and animal issues."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781413330854
ISBN: 1413330851
Physical Description: 352 pages ; 23 cm
Edition: 11th edition.
Publisher: [El Segundo, California] : Nolo, 2023.
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction : neighbors and legal questions -- Tackling a neighbor problem -- Noise -- When a tree is injured or destroyed -- Encroachment : invading branches and roots -- Unsound limbs and trees -- Boundary trees -- Fruit and nuts : who owns what? -- Obstruction of view -- Boundary lines -- Using another's land : trespass and easements -- Fences -- Spite fences -- Dangers to children : attractive nuisances -- Rural neighbors and the right to farm -- Water -- When your neighbor is a business -- Other common neighbor issues -- Legal research -- Mediation -- Small claims court.