Neighbor Law

Neighbor Law
Author: Cora Jordan
Publisher: NOLO
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2006
Genre: Law
ISBN: 141330060X

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. Sunset Magazine - For anyone with a neighbor problem, [Neighbor Law] is a handy book indeed. It walks the reader through written and common law, tells you what your rights are and how to follow through on a complaint all the way to court, if necessary.- Oakland Tribune - Explains how to use mediation services, research local laws, and present a convincing case in small claims court. - Reuters - Surprisingly, this is a fun read. The author includes interesting sidebars and court decisions to clarify her explanations. - Sacramento Bee - A Nolo book that gives practical, no-nonsense approaches to handling neighbor disputes. - Los Angeles Times - This classic book, which keeps getting better with each new edition, answers virtually all questions regarding fences, trees, boundaries and noise.- Orlando Sentinel - Jordan peppers the book with real stories of problems neighbors have with each other. The stories are interesting and, in some cases, hilarious. - Arizona Republic - 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. - Robert Bruss, nationally syndicated real-estate columnist

Practical Guide to Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners Easements

Practical Guide to Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners Easements
Author: James Backman
Publisher: International Institute of Technology, Incorporated
Total Pages:
Release: 1997-03-06
Genre: Adjoining landowners
ISBN: 9780820510606

Provides expert substantive & procedural guidance for the entire range of disputes between landowners. Covers all the real property issues arising from proximity of property to neighbors or its use by others. Deals with easements; covenants running with the land; equitable servitudes; licenses; adverse possession; trespass; mines & mining; party walls; boundary disputes; nuisance; lateral & subjacent support; petroleum exploration, production, & storage; water rights; rights to airspace; landlord-tenant issues; public lands; & more. From overhanging apple trees to the right to connect a sewage system into a septic tank--it's covered here! 2 Volumes; Looseleaf; updated annually.

Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles

Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles
Author: Walter G. Robillard
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2011-08-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118174283

The classic reference, expanded and updated with current case law ¿ This new edition of Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles—the classic reference to boundary law for property surveying—has been updated and expanded to reflect ongoing changes in surveying technology and surveying law. The scope of professional surveying services is changing, and this Sixth Edition has all the necessary information to navigate the complex, evolving area of boundary law. Improving upon its usefulness for both professionals and students alike, this new edition features: The latest changes in case law, with examples Improved organization and presentation Expanded coverage of metes and bounds New material on applying the priority of calls to retracements Consideration of the ethics and moral responsibilities of boundary creation and retracements The latest information on the technologies advancing boundary law is covered, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and their impact on surveying measurements. A wealth of case studies on federal and state nonsectionalized land surveys demonstrates real-world examples of covered material. Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, Sixth Edition is an essential reference tool for professional surveyors studying for state surveying licensing, students, and attorneys in real estate and land law.

Writing Legal Descriptions

Writing Legal Descriptions
Author: Gurdon H. Wattles
Publisher: Wattles Publications
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1979-01-01
Genre: Conveyancing
ISBN: 9780960696284

This book is a must for anyone who works with or writes legal descriptions. Each of the fourteen chapters is structured for the self teaching student or for class participation. Each chapter concludes with assignments, exercises, questions and answers. Supported by extensive court citations, the author presents the material in a concise style which can be understood by the student, practitioner or attorney. The text is supported by samples, recommended forms and extensive illustrations.

Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles

Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles
Author: Donald A. Wilson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 565
Release: 2023-11-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119911702

BROWN'S BOUNDARY CONTROL AND LEGAL PRINCIPLES The latest edition of the industry-leading reference to boundary law for property surveying In the newly revised eighth edition of Brown’s Boundary Control and Legal Principles, a team of distinguished surveying professionals delivers an updated and expanded treatment of the latest in surveying technology and surveying caselaw. This classic reference to boundary law principles for property surveying continues to evolve, covering all relevant and necessary information related to the complex area of boundary law. The book offers a wealth of case studies on federal and state rectangular and non-sectionalized land surveys demonstrating real-world examples. It provides numerous illustrations highlighting the concepts discussed within, and is an essential reference tool for professionals and students in the area, providing: A thorough introduction to the foundational principles of boundary surveying and property rights Comprehensive explorations of decision-making in professional boundary surveying Practical discussions of the legal principles governing land surveying, land boundaries, and land rights A holistic combination of law and surveying that’s ideal as a reference tool and as a learning tool Perfect for practicing surveyors and those studying for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) licensing exam, Brown’s Boundary Control and Legal Principles will also benefit undergraduate and graduate students of surveying programs, as well as lawyers who practice in the areas of real estate, land, and property law.