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  1. Only her and I share the driveway with an is an...

    Only her and I share the driveway with an is an ingress egress easement on it I own about 70% of the driveway. Can I use this contest her renting the house out. Her current dog is a nuisance (wakes...
  2. Is my neighbor allowed to rent to someone with 5 dogs?

    I am located in Conencticut and the neighbor I share a driveway with is about to rent her house to someone with 5 dachshunds. Is there any way I can fight this? Her house is only 500 square feet...
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    Painting basement joists?

    Is this a good idea before sheet rocking the ceiling? Will it help to keep bug nests and moisture out? I'm wondering if this step is good preventative maintenance when finishing a basement.
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    Sorry if this has already been addressed but I...

    Sorry if this has already been addressed but I didn't read the whole post. Large breasts have been valued since caveman days because of their ability to hold more milk and properly nourish children...
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    Contractor screwed up my rubber roof

    I bought my home over a year ago and have had trouble with a roof leak. The builder who sold it to me has sent his workers over several times to patch it. I recently discovered the roofing tar he's...
  6. Well the seller seems to be pretty upset and...

    Well the seller seems to be pretty upset and wants to sue the contractor. It wasn't a cheap job at all. What do you think it would cost to level the hosue and why is it so drafty where the...
  7. Tell me about it. I am told it was a cash...

    Tell me about it. I am told it was a cash transaction and the guy has been gone for the last 2 weeks on a family emergency. Even if I did find him how could I even prove he did it? Maybe record...
  8. My main header is bowing/cracking and taking the floor with it.

    Shortly before I bought my new home the seller replaced the jacks holding up the header with support columns. They were spanned a bit farther apart than the older jacks but still no more than 8 feet...
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    I totally agree with the emotional crutch. You...

    I totally agree with the emotional crutch. You sound like the nice guy and we have all been there at some point. Your best bet is to keep your distance. Keep doing what you're doing.
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    Thanks for the advice. I have a flawless driving...

    Thanks for the advice. I have a flawless driving record and hope to keep it that way. Can the cop issue a ticket after he finishes the report?
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    Hit a car going sideways down an exit ramp

    It was raining out and the vehicle in front of me lost control. As her vehicle entered a spin my car struck its rear quarter panel. Her car was blocking the entire ramp when the accident happened...
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    UPDATE: I know it's been a while but I got the...

    UPDATE: I know it's been a while but I got the advice of an attorney and transferred my case to the civil docket. This way I keep my appeal rights in case they rule in his favor. It's been 6...
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    My wife and I were in a situation like yours. ...

    My wife and I were in a situation like yours. The majority of our assets weren't liquid and with the stock market the way it is I wasn't about take a loan against my 401k. My mortgage broker found...
  14. I have prrof of delivery with no signature. Trust...

    I have prrof of delivery with no signature. Trust me I truly hope it wasn;t delivered to my old address and found soon
  15. UPS package delivered to old apartament, landlord plans on keeping it

    For some reason one of my eBay purchases got shipped to my old address, I have bought tons of stuff since we moved and everything has made it here fine. Anyway I have a prood of delivery form from...
  16. Well I guess the only thing I can do is stop...

    Well I guess the only thing I can do is stop running it for a month and see if my bill goes back down to what it used to be. I know $60 is a lot but I have never seen it not running.
  17. It's not a whole house humidifier but it might be...

    It's not a whole house humidifier but it might be big. It's a denloghi listed on this website

    Costco - DeLonghi 50-pint Dehumidifier with Patented Pump System

    I set the humidity rate at 50%...
  18. Do I need to run my dehumidifier all the time?

    Hello all I have a cinder block house and my basement humidity gets up over 80% at certain times during the summer. My Dad said to only run it on the floors I occupy rather than keeping it in the...
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    Thanks for the advice. Now what should I put in...

    Thanks for the advice. Now what should I put in the response column when I send the papers back? I know what I want to say, just not how to say it. The bill he sent me was all estimates except for...
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    We each got one

    We each got one
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    I would rather pay a lawyer to represent her than...

    I would rather pay a lawyer to represent her than have her be there. This guys is that much of a jerk. You were right about the karma thing.
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    Thanks, it feels good to hear it from someone...

    Thanks, it feels good to hear it from someone else. Now my question is does my wife have to appear as well or can I represent us both? Do you recommend hiring a lawyer?
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    Can a lawyer take pictures? What if I have a...

    Can a lawyer take pictures? What if I have a friend he's never seen take some pictures of the place posing as a potential renter? It's completley doable considering he couldn't join them on the...
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    I have copies of the ad. I saved every copy of...

    I have copies of the ad. I saved every copy of the newspaper he ran it in. He claims to have a move out video and before and after pictures. Can I legally ask to enter the apartment to take...
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    You should read the laundry list of damages he...

    You should read the laundry list of damages he listed, if I have some free time later I'll type them all. Should I get a lawyer for this. He sent my wife and I 2 separate letters but it makes her...
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    I didn't break my lease and was always a good...

    I didn't break my lease and was always a good paying tenant. The rent he is claiming as "lost" were for the 2 months after I moved out. He did send me an itemized list of deductions but none of it...
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    Tenant Vs Landlord (This is a good one)

    All right where do I start?

    My wife and I rented a nice apartment in CT above our landlord (yes I learned this one the hard way) anyway after moving out I get a bill for $3000 for damages...
  28. Wow! Thanks for the detailed response. A house...

    Wow! Thanks for the detailed response. A house is getting built up the road from me so that crew will probably give me my first quote. I am very confident this will work but concerned about the...
  29. 21boat is right. Builders up here insist you...

    21boat is right. Builders up here insist you have some heat escape to melt snow and ice. They advise against Metal roofs as well as over insulating the attic. Imagine how much would build up on the...
  30. The house is located in fairfield county...

    The house is located in fairfield county Connecticut. That blue roof you slapped on sure is an improvement over my current situation. I think the reasoning behind the cinderblock is the land was...
  31. All right I feel dumb, I just looked up hip roof...

    All right I feel dumb, I just looked up hip roof and agree it sounds fantastic. Not only is it the most space for the buck but it might end up looking natural provided they side it with stucco.
  32. That was back in Feb, You should see it now. ...

    That was back in Feb, You should see it now. The guy behind me has 7 acres he spends hours each day maintaining.
  33. That's genius, it allows me to build almost the...

    That's genius, it allows me to build almost the entire addition out of wood rather than risk the house sinking or crumbling under the weight of an all block addition. Another major plus is that I...
  34. 21Boat, How much weight do you think a gable or...

    21Boat, How much weight do you think a gable or hip roof would add vs what I have now?
  35. $100,000 for a second floor just isn't worth it...

    $100,000 for a second floor just isn't worth it to me. It's a nice neighborhood and yes I have the only block house. I've never seen anything like it before. Built in 1930 It has a 1300 sq foot...
  36. Sorry for the delayed response, I worked 5-2...

    Sorry for the delayed response, I worked 5-2 today. Nice photoshop skills by the way. My geo is northern new england near the water. As far as my budget goes I was thinking 10-20k but I'm probably...
  37. The load bearing walls run down the sides of the...

    The load bearing walls run down the sides of the house lengthwise. Lolly columns are poles that hold up the main header.
  38. Shed to Gable roof conversion on a cinderblock house?

    First post so thanks to all reading:),

    My roof leaks and robs me of curb appeal. The flatness gives it a squat buzzcut look. Any framing genius out there who sees a possible gable...
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