legal advice

My neighbor’s renovation is damaging my fence and lawn. Can I make them pay to fix it?

If your neighbor’s renovation is damaging your property, you’re probably wondering whether you’re just supposed to tolerate it or if they actually owe you something. The short answer is that you usually don’t have to eat the cost. But how you handle it matters a lot.
January 19, 2026 Peter Kinney

I anonymously posted a bad online review. The company posted my name and address and sent a cease-and-desist letter. What can I do?

When you posted a negative online review of a company's service, they published your contact information online and sent a cease-and-desist letter. We look at how you can protect yourself.
January 13, 2026 Jane O'Shea

We had to leave our condo because of a fire in the next unit. It’s been 3 months with no repairs done, but the HOA is still charging us. What now?

If you are not permitted to live in your condominium because of fire damage, it's critical to get on the same page as the HOA and the property managers about the timeline for repairs.
January 12, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

I inherited a rental property from my dad earlier this year, but the tenants refuse to pay rent and I have to cover the expenses. What now?

You inherited a rental property thinking that it would bring in income. But the tenants refuse to pay rent. We look at some steps and strategies to help you get to a solution.
September 19, 2025 Sammy Tran

I inherited 60K$ from my dad before his debts were paid. I have to return the money, but I already spent it to pay my credit card debt. Now what?

You received $60,000 from your dad before his estate’s debts were settled. You used the money to pay off credit cards, only to find out creditors to the estate have to be repaid first. What options do you have?
September 10, 2025 Alex Summers

All the siblings need to sign forms to collect our inheritance. But my sister worries she’ll lose her disability payments if she signs. Now what?

When a family member stands to lose disability coverage over a sudden large inheritance, it's important for other family members to proceed with care.
January 9, 2026 Peter Kinney