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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Nantucket Man Who Chopped Down Neighbor's Trees for Ocean View Says He Was Simply 'Clearing Out Her Crappy Trees'

"I wasn't trespassing, I was clearing out her crappy trees," Jacoby told the Boston Globe in a one-line email.
SF real estate
#legal-dispute
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Supreme Court turns down claim from L.A. landlords over COVID evictions ban

Supreme Court rejects landlords' claims for damages over unpaid rent during COVID-19 based on 5th Amendment property rights.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Our new neighbour is trying to close off a right of way that's been there for generations. Can he?'

New neighbours cannot arbitrarily close an established public right of way.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Why new Compulsory Purchase Order powers are making it easier for the government to take your land

Recent reforms make Compulsory Purchase Orders faster, making it easier for authorities to acquire private land.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Maryland Home Sale Compromised After Family of Squatters Moves in and Changes Locks

"There should be nobody there." Mike Haskell, owner, emphasizes the shock of finding squatters in his house a day before sale.
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Our Neighbors Called the Cops on My 5-Year-Old. Twice! The Reason Why Might Send Us Packing.

Parents must teach children to respect others' property and boundaries in the neighborhood.
#eminent-domain
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
NYC real estate

What's Behind New Jersey's Eminent Domain Push?

Eminent domain controversies in New Jersey highlight tensions between public interests and property rights.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

NY's eminent-domain abuse, bye-bye, blue wall and other commentary

The U.S. Supreme Court may reconsider the Kelo decision regarding eminent domain due to ongoing property rights abuses in New York.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NY's eminent-domain abuse, bye-bye, blue wall and other commentary

The U.S. Supreme Court may reconsider the Kelo decision regarding eminent domain due to ongoing property rights abuses in New York.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Elon Musk's New Company Town Tells Residents Their Rights Are Now Optional

Residents of the newly-formed town of Starbase face potential loss of property rights due to proposed zoning restrictions by SpaceX.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Georgia woman goes to war with her HOAand wins

Bernard is fighting against her HOA to protect her property rights after fraudulent charges and lack of transparency forced her to seek legal action.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

South Africa's land law in the spotlight amid Trump row DW 05/22/2025

The Expropriation Act allows the South African government to seize land for public use with compensation, igniting international debate and local tensions.
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Brooklyn Pols Propose $5 Million to Fight Deed Theft

Brooklyn will not tolerate scammers coming to our borough to prey on vulnerable Black and Brown homeowners and we will fight back with resources to assist victims.
NYC politics
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Neighbors Crossing the (Property) Line: What Can You Do About Encroachments After They Happen

Property encroachment can lead to costly disputes; verify boundaries and take steps to address it promptly.
NYC politics
fromMoneywise
2 months ago

'I'm within my rights': This NYC business owner erected a 50-foot steel fence on his property, cutting off the sidewalk and 10 parking spots. Now it's causing a neighborhood nightmare

Della Vecchia's fence is causing significant community controversy, raising safety concerns, and potentially impacting local businesses.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Deadline looms in Minnesota property tax forfeiture lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that excess tax forfeiture funds belong to property owners, impacting thousands across Minnesota.
#lawsuit
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
SF parents

A Minnesota Family Facing A Lawsuit Over Their Kids' Basketball Hoop

The Moeding family's basketball hoop lawsuit highlights disputes over property rights and neighborhood play.
Legal battles can arise from community activities, creating tension among residents.
Miami Marlins
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Supermodel Karolina Kurkova Sues Elite Private Members Club on Miami's 'Millionaire Playground' Where She Owns 6 Properties

Kurkova and Drury are suing a Miami club for allegedly attempting to strip their property interests and intimidate them after they filed complaints.
Miami Marlins
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Supermodel Karolina Kurkova Sues Elite Private Members Club on Miami's 'Millionaire Playground' Where She Owns 6 Properties

Kurkova and Drury are suing a Miami club for allegedly attempting to strip their property interests and intimidate them after they filed complaints.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

Homeowner furious after being told to take down fence protecting her garden from dog mess

A homeowner is ordered to remove a protective fence due to council's concerns over visual impact despite support from planning officials.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Couple sues Bay Area city over $254,000 home remodeling fine

The couple alleges that city bureaucracy caused significant construction delays, leading to excessive fines.
They argue the fines are unfair and challenge the city's legal authority to impose such penalties.
NYC real estate
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Developer appeals denial of right-of-way vacation - Austin Monitor

Urban Transportation Commission unanimously rejects street vacation request due to access concerns for neighboring property.
fromwww.thelocal.es
3 months ago

Spain's Balearics oppose restrictions on foreigners buying homes

The Balearic Islands oppose restrictions on foreign home buyers, emphasizing free market principles despite rising property prices and rents.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
3 months ago

What is the legal height of a hedge between neighbours? Plus, how to avoid any potential disputes

Hedge height lacks strict legal guidelines but is governed by regulations under specific conditions of impact on property enjoyment.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Landlords want NYC to pay them for neighbors' scaffolding that plagues sidewalks in endless 'Whack-a-mole'

Landlords are suing NYC for unconstitutional property rights violations due to neighboring scaffolding occupying their space without compensation.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Can You Sell a House With a Lien on It?

Understanding liens is crucial when selling a home to avoid legal complications and delays.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Longtime Los Altos Hills family faces eviction from home in open space preserve

"I know Midpen only likes to cite my dad as the person who was responsible for caretaking but that wasn't true. My mom and I had taken over his responsibilities."
SF parents
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Woman falsely declared dead by fraudster wanting to take her Plumstead home

In a stunning legal decision, the court ruled that June Ashimola, previously believed dead, is alive, overturning claims of a fraudulent death certificate.
Law
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

South Lake Tahoe's ban on short-term rentals has been overturned

El Dorado County court overturns Measure T, allowing short-term rentals in South Lake Tahoe's residential neighborhoods after legal challenges.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Multi-millionaire's ex-partner loses bid for share of 18m London home after 'cruel' Alps meeting

Elaborate performances do not equate to legal promises, as a judge ruled against claims for property division.
fromTime Out New York
6 months ago

Officials will soon install a gate by the 'Sex and the City' stoop to stop tourists from trespassing

Lorber stated, "That house shouldn't be gated but what was beautiful in the late 19th century is unfortunately in need of more protection in our century." She expressed frustration over the ongoing issues caused by fans inquiring about the property.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Newsom vetoes key part of reparations package in another blow to deal

California governor Gavin Newsom's veto of the bill aimed at compensating Black families for unjustly seized property signifies a setback for reparations efforts, emphasizing the complex interplay of legislative action and historical injustices.
California
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

Equity theft is now illegal in Massachusetts, making it possible for some who lost their homes to get money back

Gov. Maura Healey signed a new law in Massachusetts preventing cities from keeping excess equity of foreclosed properties beyond what's owed, returning it to the previous owners instead.
Law
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