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Neighbor law : fences, trees, boundaries & noise / Attorneys Emily Doskow & Lina Guillen.

Doskow, Emily, (author.). Guillen, Lina, (author.).

Summary:

"Neighbor Law is a plain-English guide to the laws behind common neighbor disputes. It is a practical book filled with tips on how to solve problems and restore good neighbor relations. Readers will find out how 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; drones trespassing onto their property; and other common issues, like secondhand smoke, blighted property, and animal issues"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781413327724
ISBN: 1413327729
Physical Description: 366 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Edition: 10th edition.
Publisher: Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2020.
Copyright: ©2020

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.