You’ve heard about nosy neighbors, but what about encroaching ones? When a neighbor’s fence, tree, driveway, or even a garage starts creeping onto your property, it’s more than just an eyesore. It’s ...

Knowing your precise property lines can prevent potential disputes with your neighbors in many scenarios—like who’s responsible for cutting down a fallen tree. You may also want to know these details ...

Generally, you may trim branches that cross onto your property, but protected species, permits, and proper pruning techniques can limit what’s allowed. Talk to your neighbor first, stay on your side ...

Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with tree lined streets and a sidewalk cutting across yards. - Ray Tan/Getty Images Your yard belongs to you, while the street belongs to the city. Sitting in ...

Property lines offer important insight into your land use and protect you and your relationship with your neighbors. Knowing property lines before purchasing a property can ensure there's no ...

Understanding property lines is a key part of owning a home, but many homeowners find this topic confusing. You might think you know where your boundaries lie, but common misunderstandings can lead to ...

Q: When my house was built in 2007, a chain-link fence was on the property line of the neighbors behind me. My builder added a wood fence on my side of the chain-link fence. Later, another wood fence ...

Get those rakes ready and rev up those leaf blowers. Ohio is officially in fall, and soon, you'll hardly take a step without crunching a leaf beneath your foot. Some trees have started ditching their ...

When a neighbor’s fence, tree, driveway, or even a garage starts creeping onto your property, it’s more than just an eyesore. It’s called a property encroachment, and it can lead to costly legal ...

Your yard belongs to you, while the street belongs to the city. Sitting in between the two, the sidewalk is a bit of a mystery. Especially if your sidewalk is damaged or in need of an update, you ...