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State of Ohio. Local zoning rules changed after I purchased lots in a subdivision. I want to go by the old rules. What can I do? Background: In 1940, a subdividion of 200 lots was approved. The lots had only 50 ft frontage but good depth. The lots all sold and most were built upon. In 1960, my......
Zoning Regulations & Home Owner AssociationMy question involves real estate located in the State of: NY Can the HOA Board of directors create new HOA rules that violate the Zoning regulations?...
zoning regulationsWe live in a little township in Ohio, in a 2 bdr. 1972 trailer that is falling apart. we have 4 kids and just do not have enough room. we have found a newer trailer with 3 bdr.s and a lot more room for about $10,000. The problem is that our township has changed it's zoning regulations so that we......
Zoning R1 Used as BusinessMorrow, Ohio - Salem Township -- Neighboring property zoned R1 (residential single family) was given an amendment to be a riding stable. Neighbors were not notified. No problem with riding stable; however, owner rents out for 35-50 dollars/person party areas. Drink all day, toss cans and bottles......
zoning questionlooking to purchase a piece of property in Northern California (Sonoma Coast) and wish to build on it**..it is zoned as Cz - residental .Wondering what Cz means AND if I am to put a septic tank, and electricity in, is obtaining permits via the county enough ? I have asked my realtor to add a......
zoning questionWhat is the name of your state?Virginia I'm not exactly sure where to put this question so I guess here will work. I would like to rent a warehouse zoned as M-1 and want to know if it is able to be a private residence/work shop. Let me know if I can do this or if getting a variance or other......
Zoning QuestionI live in a condo in New York City. My neighbor has knocked down one of two walls between condos probably to increase his space. Problem is, now I can hear everything they say and the barking dog. Isn't there some zoning law to prevent this invasion of privacy? What are my recourses? Thank you......
Zoning QuestionWhat is the name of your state?New York i live next to a business in a village that we just recently found out is zoned R1, the business also has an apartment attached and they have recently expanded there parking lot to cover their entire property. we have discussed this with the code......
zoning questionI live in chicago, IL I have made an offer on a property which is in a R3 zone. The property is apparently being sold as a single family home but it appears to be a multi unit. I say this because it has separate living quarters with separate meters. I want to rehab the property and sell it as a......
Zoning prohibits septic system.Can we use grandfather clause?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? California We are building a house on property which has a septic tank on it, but it hasn't been used in several years (house burned down). The zoning now does not allow use of septic systems, but the sewer connection is not close......
[COURTS, LAWYERS & LITIGATION] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nevada In January I received a demand letter from an attorney stating I owed monies to a leasing company for a business I had owned and that I was named as a Personal Guarantor. I responded within two weeks of the date on this demand letter. Five.........
Non-profit Status of a Homeowner's Association[Tax Law] Our Home Owners Association is incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the state of Ohio. We members have reason to believe that the president of our association has been contracting with his son's one-person software company for "services" to our community. Unfortunately, the.........
Can this ticket be dismissed on technicalities?[Traffic Law] What is the name of your state? New York, NY The cop issues me a traffic ticket for spillback. On the ticket he didnt write my drivers license number and missed one digit from my license plate number. Can this ticket be dismissed based on this? ......
Press releases[Intellectual Property] State: Florida I am developing a gaming website that will include video game news and reviews. I would like to include press releases from video game publishers along with the reviews. There are hundreds of publishers. Can press releases be included in a website without requesting specific.........
Disqualified From Law Enforcement Due To Military Discharge[Government & Administrative Law] I was wondering if in my case I can do anything legally. Here is the situation. I served in the military for 11 months and was discharged with a general under honorable conditions discharge. THis was due to my inability to perform to military standards due to a physical condition. When I tried to.........
Receipts[Tax Law] Hi folks. This is a relatively easy one, but not listed in the FAQ section: I recently moved, and needed to get rid of lots of my books. I donated the books to my local library, which is a part of 'Friends of the Library': http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/Library/friends.htm#Donations Unfort......
died out of country[Wills & Trusts] What is the name of your state? Florida How can I recover escheated funds when the person lived and died outside of the United States?......
Is having a record sealed equivalent to expungement[CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE] Hi, My case was dismissed pursuant to 1203.4 a few years ago. I was wondering if its the same thing as sealed. On one of the job applications, i was asked not to enclosed convictions sealed or annulled by a court. If anyone can answer that question for me, it'll be great. Also, I've been told.........
What is considered over stayed in the US?[Immigration Law] What if you left the US to your country (Canada) for a bit and came back legally for another visit shortly after. Can you start counting as day one if you were out and back shortly after your first visit to the US? The overstayed is confusing for me? Your clarification is very much appreciated..........
What to do? Daughter home after 2 years, question about custody & child support[Family Law] Massachusetts My 17 y/o daughter called last night and wants to live back home, she lives with her dad 4 miles away. My ex husband and I seperated in Nov. 2005, divorced October 2006. Joint custody with physical being given to her Dad. ( Her choice after father confided and convinced her to stay.........
What is the name of your state? Missouri. I have owned and operated abusiness in Camden County, Missouri since November, 2001. I have complied with all state, county, local laws regarding my business. Our county Plannig & Zoning laws came into being June 1, 2004. At that time, the leasehold......
What is the name of your state? Mt Carmel Pa Hi ! I'm trying to find out some information to help my mom about driveway.Her and her boyfriend purchase this protery behind them.There was an old house on it.They ripped it down,and made a drive out of it.But now they cann't use it,because they......
What is the name of your state? North Carolina Are there any laws for property owners to protect them against A Adult Care Facilty moving into he neighborhood. The home will be housing mild to moderalty mentally handicaped men. Is there any action as a neighborhood that we can take to prevent it......
What is the name of your state? Indiana I live ouside of Kendallville, Ind. My property is outside of the city limits, however, the city has zoning authority within a two mile radius of the city limits. Zoning decesions are made by the city council. Recently zoning changes are being considered......
I am in Denver Colorado and need to find the zoning laws and or zoning maps so I can find out where it would be legal to set up a hyperbaric chamber.A hyperbaric oxygen chamber is a 6'x3' tube that a person gets into and is sealed in. Then the chamber has air pumped into it from air compressers......
What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? ct My neighbor is trying to acquire my land by adverse posession and has filed a civil action to do so. Based on zoning law regulations, no person has the right to make changes to non-conforming property, except to make it......
What is the name of your state? Vermont Can someone direct me to a manual-of-practice or operating rules for a local zoning board? I'm looking for an answer to this question: when a building permit applicant submits a proposal which meets all published zoning requirements, can a zoning board......
What is the name of your state? New Hampshire. I had recently signed a contract for the purchase of a new home which is under the umbrella of zoning law. Upon appraisal, it was realized that the in-law apartment is illegal because it has a cooking stove and this makes it an official kitchen. I......
What is the name of your state? IL A couple of months ago, a city inspector came by my condo building and said it is in violation of zoning codes. It is zoned for 12 condos, and the contractor built 15 condos three years ago (just before I bought it). The contractor built 3 garden units on the......
What is the name of your state? ohio thiisis about my neighbor.Several years ago he tried to sue me for tresspass & destruction of trees on his property .The law suite was for $30,000 . It never made it past the first deposition .To sum up in a nutshell of this guys mental capacity he is......