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Who is responsible if a tree on my property falls during a wind event and causes damage to neighboring property?

Well, here is the issue. Is this an act of god or not? You need to check your insurance company policy to see if this would be considered an act of god and thus most likely no coverage by your insuran

MD, Member, California Bar answered 27 days ago

If a person requires a co-signer to re-mortgage their house, does that co-signer then become part owner?

No, a mortgage co-signor does NOT become part owner simply by virtue of co-signing, though he or she may have a legal claim against the owner for compensation if, at some point, the owner does not pay

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 1 month ago

If I have a neighbor with a large tree hanging over my property, can I trim the limbs that are hanging over my property line up with or without asking permission?

The law in most states in such a situation is that as the encroached upon landowner, you are entitled to cut back the tree branches to your property line (and no further). However, you should be aware

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar answered 1 month ago

Can a security guard hired by my HOA legally enter my property and lift up a car cover over a vehicle to check for registration?

I would think not.  I would think that if the car is sitting on private property - not owned or commonly shared by the association residents such as a cooperative -  that entrance on t perso

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 2 months ago

If I am a life tenant and recently married, upon my passing does my wife automatically get to remain in the house?

No, unfortunately, she does not. A life tenancy is a tenancy for YOUR life; once you have passed, so your tenancy is over. That means that you can longer convey the right to stay there to anyone, incl

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 2 months ago

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