Is a neighboring business driving you crazy? Too much noise from next door? Run-off from up the hill threatening to drown your yard?
Learn your rights and responsibilities with Neighbor Law, Nolo's clear-cut, comprehensive guide to the laws concerning common neighbor disputes. The popular bestseller covers:
fences
trees
boundaries
blocked views
noise
water issues
neighborhood businesses
and more
In plain English, Neighbor Law explains how to find the law in each circumstance and resolve disputes outside the court -- but if you must go to small claims court, this popular book gives you the information you need. The 4th editon provides a new chapter on neighborhood businesses as well as new Internet resources.
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I -- Neighbors and Legal Questions
1 -- Help for Common Complaints
2 -- Noise
3 -- When a Tree Is Injured or Destroyed
4 -- Encroachment: Invading Branches and Roots
5 -- Unsound Limbs and Trees
6 -- Boundary Trees
7 -- Fruit and Nuts: Who Owns What?
8 -- Obstruction of View
9 -- Boundary Lines
10 -- Using Another’s Land: Trespass and Easements
11 -- Fences
12 -- Spite Fences
13 -- Dangers to Children: Attractive Nuisances
14 -- Rural Neighbors and the Right to Farm
15 -- Water
16 -- When Your Neighbor Is a Business
17 -- Legal Research
18 -- Tackling a Neighbor Problem
19 -- Mediation
20 -- Small Claims Court
Appendices
Index
Reviews
Robert Bruss, nationally syndicated real-estate columnist...
"Even if you don’t have a serious neighbor problem yet, this well-written and complete book is a fun and educational read. It is extremely thorough and well-documented. 4 stars: excellent."
Arizona Republic...
"Jordan peppers the book with real stories of problems neighbors have with each other. The stories are interesting and, in some cases, hilarious."
Sunset Magazine...
"So your neighbor’s giant sequoia is blocking your view. Who ya gonna call? The search for a ‘dispute buster’ should end with this helpful new book."
About the Author
Attorney Cora Jordan
Cora Miner Jordan earned her law degree at the University of Mississippi. A trained mediator, she is the author of Neighbor Law: Fences, Trees, Boundaries and Noise and co-author of Plan Your Estate.
