Fighting With Your Neighbors? Try These Legal Fixes! Annoying neighbors make fantastic sitcom fodder, but they’re awful to live with in real life! Fortunately, if you’re fighting with one of your neighbors, there’s probably a legal solution to your problem. Here are five common disputes we see regularly and our best tips for resolving them without a fistfight. If your neighbor’s dog digs up your flowers or their cat kills your backyard birds …
First, try to have a calm conversation with your neighbor and come to a compromise. Maybe you could split the cost to reinforce the bottom of your fence, or they could leash their cat outdoors to keep it from roaming. If your neighbor isn’t willing to compromise and the nuisance continues, consider contacting animal control. If your neighbor is trespassing on your property … Call a lawyer and tell them about the situation. You may be able to negotiate with your neighbor and solve the problem outside of court. If that doesn’t work, you can consider pressing civil or criminal charges. If your neighbor’s yard is a mess or their Christmas lights are still up from last year … Check your homeowners association rules and/or city codes related to aesthetic nuisances. Sharing the rules with your neighbor might be enough to encourage them to shape up. If not, reach out to code enforcement. Of course, the best step in any of these situations is to call our firm and tell your friends and family to do the same! We’ll find the best legal solution for your specific problem.
If your neighbor builds a fence or shed on your property … Reach out to a lawyer who can help you enforce your boundary lines. They can mediate a fix to the problem, whether by forcing the neighbor to remove their structure, requiring them to pay you damages, or helping them secure the proper license to build.
If your neighbor’s loud music is keeping you up at night … Check with your landlord, homeowner’s association, and/ or city to see if there are noise ordinances in your area. You can send these ordinances to your neighbor as a warning, then contact the landlord, association, or police to enforce them if needed.
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HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE Inspired by AmbitiousKitchen.com
Save money this October with this delicious homemade pumpkin spice latte that will taste better than any store-bought coffee.
INGREDIENTS
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1 tsp vanilla extract • Whipped cream for topping (optional)
• 2 shots espresso (or 1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee)
• 1 cup milk of choice • 3 tbsp pumpkin purée
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small pot on medium heat, heat milk until simmering but not boiling. 2. Make your espresso (or coffee) and pour into a large mug or Mason jar. Add pumpkin purée, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla and stir until well combined. 3. With a milk frother, froth the heated milk until foamy. Then, pour into your pumpkin espresso mixture and top with whipped cream. For decoration, you can sprinkle more cinnamon or pumpkin spice on top!
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