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Our neighbor’s external remodeling caused damage to our car when dust, plaster, and mortar blew on to our brand new car. Who is responsible for the damage?
Our town home was built in 1985 with five adjoining units. One of the other units wants to renovate, blocking our view. How can we stop it?
I have a common pillar in front of my house that is jointly shared by my neighbor. This pillar is the center pillar that holds up our porch roof. I came to my neighbor a year ago with a cost estimate to repair the pillar. She asked for some time to get more estimates. I have given her a year since I first approached her and now I have the engineer’s letter saying it is necessary, but she continues to delay. Can I take her to court to force her hand?
What can our homeowners association do about our neighboring golf course’s failure to maintain its grounds?
Can our neighbor cut down trees and shrubs located in the common area between our houses? Are there any laws governing common ground use?
I bought a home with a large yard that was fenced into my unit. The unit was advertised as having a large yard. A neighbor claims it is ‘common property’ and that a past owner just fenced it off. I had planned to build a pool in my yard. What should I do?
My sewer line is tied into my neighbor’s and they are backing up into the house. I had a plumbing service come in and they ran their line and said the problem was not in our line.
My house was part of a 300 acre farm land that was split into plats about 4-5 years ago. I purchased my house from the original owner who built the house.
I live in Baltimore City, with a common alley behind our house. Our neighbors behind us have a basketball hoop in their yard that is now the kid and teenage hangout.
I live in a mobile home park. When I was not home my neighbor came on my property and hung up blinds on the outside of his car port.