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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A tree falls. A lawsuit follows. A legal expert explains why

A man was criminally charged for cutting down his neighbors' trees to improve the views from his own property, representing one form of timber trespass.
Environment
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Freeholders begin High Court challenge over reforms

A judicial review by landowners challenges government reforms to freehold and leasehold systems based on human rights claims.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French property: What's the law on shared walls?

Understanding the legal aspects of shared walls can prevent disputes between neighbors regarding maintenance and costs.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'We want to sell our farm but our tenant - who hasn't paid rent in years - claims he's legally entitled to a new lease. I think he forged my late father's signature'

Legal rights and obligations should be reviewed to address tenant issues before selling a property.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Will missing planning files for a 1970s house stop us from buying it?'

Missing planning documents can delay property sales but won't necessarily prevent them.
It's crucial to verify legal access and rights of way when purchasing rural properties.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

What to do if you have a right of way over your building plot

"A right of way, in particular, over a building plot is a right granted to pass and repass over the land...include a right to cross on foot, with animals, with or without vehicles."
Renovation
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How Do Condos Set Monthly Fees and Why Is Yours So High?

Homeowners' association fees may not correlate with unit condition due to established percentage calculations.
Fees are determined by historical agreements outlined in condominium documents.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Notting Hill 'moth mansion' High Court fight lands property developer with 36.5m court bill

A high-end developer faces a £36.5m bill after a judge rules in favor of a couple over a moth-infested mansion.
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