ReviewsFor 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., Comprehensive and easy to understand, this step-by-step guide helps homeowners protect their rights while maintaining good relationships with their neighbors. It shows them how to handle: water issues, such as runoff and flooding-trees that hang over a property line-noisy neighbors-blocked views-dilapidated fences. The revised 5th edition provides a new chapter entitled "When Your Neighborhood Is a Business" and is updated to take advantage of the Internet., 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 MagazineFor 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 TribuneExplains how to use mediation services, research local laws, and present a convincing case in small claims court.ReutersSurprisingly, this is a fun read. The author includes interesting sidebars and court decisions to clarify her explanations.Sacramento BeeA Nolo book that gives practical, no-nonsense approaches to handling neighbor disputes.Los Angeles TimesThis classic book, which keeps getting better with each new edition, answers virtually all questions regarding fences, trees, boundaries and noise....Orlando SentinelJordan peppers the book with real stories of problems neighbors have with each other. The stories are interesting and, in some cases, hilarious.Arizona RepublicEven 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
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SynopsisSo 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, Comprehensive and easy to understand, this step-by-step guide helps homeowners protect their rights while maintaining good relationships with their neighbors., Comprehensive and easy to understand, this step-by-step guide helps homeowners protect their rights while maintaining good relationships with their neighbors. It shows them how to handle: - water issues, such as runoff and flooding - trees that hang over a property line - noisy neighbors - blocked views - dilapidated fences 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.
LC Classification NumberKF639.Z9J67 2006