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I live in a small town in New Hampshire.An abutting property currently has four seasonal cottages on one acre (cottages were rented (when property was zoned commercial approx. 15+ years ago). Land was passed to new family members due to death. Two of the cottages are boarded and roof is falling......
Zoning/CA/Orange County/Group HomeIn the last three weeks, a half-way house has moved into our single-family residence neighborhood. The group home has troubled and abused youths living there. This neighborhood is full of small children and we are very concerned for their safety. What options do we have as neighbors to......
Zoning yard discriminationWhat is the name of your state? Texas Last year my small town decided that we needed a zoning committee and new zoning requirements. I have erected an Intel above ground pool in my front yard for the last 5 years without any problems until last summer. I found out that the new ordinance does not......
Zoning Violation For Commercial Shipping Container Used For Personal StorageI purchased a commercial shipping container that was past it age to certify commercially. Upon purchase, I was told it was ok to use on private property as a permanent structure for personal storage IE a shed or garage.- temp. placed in front of home w/in limits(no zoning violation for easements......
Zoning Violation - Commerical VehicleWhat is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? California I live in Sacramento and recently received a zoning violation fee of $240 for having a commercial vehicle parked in my drive way. I am a long-haul truck driver and have been bringing a commercial truck to our house for......
Zoning violationWhat is the name of your state? New Jersey Atlantic County Hamilton Twp Received notice of violation from Twp and order to terminate concerning our above ground pool specifically: Above ground pool installed without record of permit. Without going into the h_ _ _ I went thru in a hot steamy......
zoning violationI have an enemy who called the zoning dept. on me. I have special needs children in my home and use a couple of horses as therapy for these abused kids. We live on 2.5 acres and the code enforcement guy says two horses only on this agriculturally zoned piece of property. I only have one neighbor......
Zoning Variance after being issued Certificate of OccupancyPennsylvania We've been open for business since June of '05. We received our Certificate of Occupancy in May. The local township recently hired a new engineer who discovered our light poles are too high for local zoning. Apparently, the previous engineer didn't enforce the local zoning......
zoning use private usefridley, minnesota-- what constitutes fair use of private property? working out of a garage becomes a business - when?...
ZONING RULE CHANGES FOR SUB-DIVISIONSState 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......
[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.........
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? ......
Who pays the capital gains tax?[Wills & Trusts] What is the name of your state? California My mother passed away in 04/03. Her home had been transfered to her living trust, and I am the successor trustee. there was no probate. The trust designated that 1/4 share go to each of 3 sons, and the remaining 1/4 share be divided equally between 2.........
You want to hang a pedophile? try this one.[Additional Legal Subjects] "Richard" <anonymous@127.000> wrote in message news:bqun5j02ngh@enews4.newsguy.com... Guess! wrote: "Alex Cain" <noemail@here.invalid> wrote in news:HApAb.1279$2S4.23@fe10: WHY do you constantly do this, Bullis? He keeps himself abreast of all the prominent child.........
Bogart Attorney[COURTS, LAWYERS & LITIGATION] What is the name of your state? CA An Asian nurse I know has hired an immigration attorney to file for change of sponsorship due to employment change. The attorney has a business arrangement with her fellow Asian people to procure clients; I suspect they give legal advice as she has never had an.........
What is the law in this situation?[Intellectual Property] What is the name of your state? California Ok, I am a member of a club. The club's name is copyrighted. I am making a calendar featuring various members of the club. I am being careful not to outright use the name of the club, but I am listing the participants' member numbers (the club members.........
Wife is cheating[Government & Administrative Law] What is the name of your state? CALIFORNIA. I just found out my wife is cheating. She does not know that I know. What do I need to do to secure an even divorce without drawn out court battles and also, custody for my daughter? Background info. We were married in California but claim residency.........
Bankruptcy[BANKRUPTCY & CONSUMER CREDIT] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA I am in the process of divorce as well as filing chapter 7. I filed chp 7 and have had the 1st meeting of creditors. One of my unsecured creditors was my father-in-law for $14000. He loaned it to my wife and I to purchase a house. There were.........
Refund for expenses for improvement?[BUSINESS & FINANCIAL & Corporate LAW] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I live in Washington State and I am currently renting a small space. I am in a situation where i have to construct and update the building for it to past city codes. Am I entitle to monetary refund or compenstion from the landlord. What are my.........
combining/obviousness[Intellectual Property] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I did a patent search on a simple idea that I came up with and of course the basic concept was already patented in 1996 and since abandoned. My improvement on the concept is a few minor details in design but I believe I have found a distinctive.........
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY What can be done about a municipality which has zoning laws but does not enforce them? Neighbors filled in almost an acre of their land in order to build a house. They raised the level of the land by 3-4 feet. We did not know this until......
What is the name of your state? Washington My daughter and her boyfriend are students at WWU in Bellingham, WA. They recently moved into a 4 bdrm home with 3 other people (5 total). They've been notified that a complaint was received that the property is being rented to more than the maximum......
What is the name of your state? Utah (City of Provo) I purchased a property about one year ago. It is a legal duplex and my wife and I live in one half and rent out the other half to university students that attend BYU. (I guess I'm just a sucker for pain.) The question that I have is this:......
What is the name of your state? Massachussetts I have just received a certified mail from my city indicating that my neighbor who owns a lot of land next door to him is planning on subdividing that lot into 2 lots that don't meet zoning laws. He's going from a 2 acre zoning to 70,795 s/f and......
What is the name of your state? NY-Poughkeepsie I closed on my home a month and a half ago. My lot is approximately .16 acre and is bordered in the rear by a vacant lot that is approximately .27 acres. both lots were owned by the same person and they were combined at one point for tax purposes.......
What is the name of your state? Oregon I am curious if anyone knows what it means when the city draws a triangle on the sidewalk, drives a nail through the center of the triangle, then writes the number "8" right below the triangle. Any ideas out there? I'm sure it has to do with......
What is the name of your state? New Jersey Our town has a college that is located within a historic district that is officially listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places. It has been proposed that a "college zone" be established that will encompass the area of......
What is the name of your state? VA I've put my two adjoining properties up for sale and a prospective buyer has made an acceptable offer contingent on getting the property re-zoned from R-11 to R-15 and being able to build 15 townhomes on the lots. They want 90 days to study the zoning and, I......
What is the name of your state? California I live in an upstairs/downstairs duplex. Months after I moved into the downstairs unit the upstairs tenant began a home business. They moved in business equipment, computers, furniture, etc, and have at least three employees who work 9 to 5. They have......
What is the name of your state? Wisconsin I am thinking of placing an offer on a rural property that was previously used for farming. It is now zoned Residential. I want to start a retail business on this property, specifically a garden nursery and landscaping business, with greenhouses, and a......