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where can i find a property lawyer concerning neighbor tree damage

Answered 4 years and 2 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
You can hire an attorney to draft a demand letter to have served on the neighbors but if you have not already had a conversation with them, you should attempt diplomacy first.  Please feel free to contact us for further assistance. 203.870.6700.
You can hire an attorney to draft a demand letter to have served on the neighbors but if you have not already had a conversation with them, you... Read More

PRESCRIPTIVE EASEMENT OVER PROPERTY THAT MY NEIBOR OWNS

Answered 4 years and 4 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
You would be well advised to seek an experienced land use attorney in your area.  If your neighbor mounts a claim, you may have defenses but you should be well prepared. Good luck.
You would be well advised to seek an experienced land use attorney in your area.  If your neighbor mounts a claim, you may have defenses but you... Read More

I purchased a house with my siblings payed have the bills and the down payment my credit was not good so it’s in there name do I have any rights

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
I am not certain what you mean by "rights".  You are currently not an owner of the property, therefore you have NO ownership rights.  In your position, now that the house is purchased and there is a mortgage, I would see if its possible to have yourself put on the deed as well.  I cannot see how it would jeopardize anything at this stage and it should be a relatively inexpensive procedure to get you on the deed. Please feel free to contact us for further assistance or information.  At the very least, you should find a way to document your contributions to protect yourself in the future. 203.870.6700... Read More
I am not certain what you mean by "rights".  You are currently not an owner of the property, therefore you have NO ownership rights.  In... Read More

Do I have to share profit with my ex husband when selling condo in Connecticut?

Answered 4 years and 10 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Grace, when you were divorced there should have been a settlement agreement that was made an order of the court or a ruling made by a judge if the matter was contested. In either case, the Order will control to a great degree.  Please feel free to contact us for further assistance and/ or answers.  203.870.6700... Read More
Grace, when you were divorced there should have been a settlement agreement that was made an order of the court or a ruling made by a judge if the... Read More

Question about property owner’s rights

Answered 5 years and 2 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
You can file a partition action.  You can file for an injunction.  You likely have other options as well that would help block this move but I would need more details to fully grasp your situation. Please feel free to contact us for further information and assistance. 203.870.6700... Read More
You can file a partition action.  You can file for an injunction.  You likely have other options as well that would help block this move... Read More

Moving out of apartment with contract left

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
I don't see a question.  You are liable for the debt.  You can be sued if the other tenant defaults as well.  Any questions?
I don't see a question.  You are liable for the debt.  You can be sued if the other tenant defaults as well.  Any questions?

Property lines

Answered 5 years and 5 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Connecticut law recognizes adverse possession as a way to acquire title to property. Adverse possession is a method of acquiring title to real estate, accomplished by an open, visible, and exclusive possession uninterruptedly for a 15-year period (CGS § 52-575; Whitney v. Turmel 180 Conn. 147 (1980)). The essential elements of an adverse possession sufficient to create title to land in a claimant are that the owner is ousted of possession and kept out uninterruptedly for 15 years by an open, visible, and exclusive possession by the claimant, under a claim of right, with the intention of using the property as his own, and without the owner's consent. The possession must be hostile and under a claim of right, actual, open, notorious, exclusive, continuous, and uninterrupted (Goodman v. Quadrato, 142 Conn. 398 (1954)). I think depending on the way in which the poroperty was used and shown to be used will determine how your case goes. You may be able to mount a defense against the claim by showing that the use was not hostile or open or without the owner's consent.  From what you described it sounds more as though the mistake was made in ignorance by both sides.  Please contact me if you would like further assistance.  203.870.6700.... Read More
Connecticut law recognizes adverse possession as a way to acquire title to property. Adverse possession is a method of acquiring title to real... Read More

I broke up with my ex six months ago (domestic violence) and his stuff is still in my house does he have a claim against me if I get rid of it.

Answered 5 years and 6 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Contact him  by return reciept mail or email to notify of him to set up a date and time to get his things. Make sure you have a police officer there for the hour....if it gets that far.   Make sure he understands you will toss his things if he doesnt arrange to get them withing a certain set period of time like 30 days. Good luck.... Read More
Contact him  by return reciept mail or email to notify of him to set up a date and time to get his things. Make sure you have a police officer... Read More

Is it legal to keep abandoned stuff found in an old parking lot?

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
If it was in a designated trash area and abandoned, I do not see a problem.
If it was in a designated trash area and abandoned, I do not see a problem.

Closing cost

Answered 5 years and 8 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Whatever amount you pay. Its too much. Do not accept the timeshare. They are liabilities and horrifically terrible investments. You are not actually buying property so in my opinion anything you pay is a joke. No real property is being transferred no matter how much they try to make it look like it is.  Spend your money to go on vacation where you want, when you want and it will always be better and cheaper. Maintenance charges, taxes, hokey made up fees will abound if you take on this liability. Good luck.  And also, don't ever do a pay-day loan.... Read More
Whatever amount you pay. Its too much. Do not accept the timeshare. They are liabilities and horrifically terrible investments. You are not actually... Read More

stolen property question

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
You may be able to sue in small claims court or in civil court against the party who sold you stolen goods.  You should consult with an attorney with a background in both civil litigation and criminal defense.  If you have all the documents and can make your case, recovery may be possible.  Please feel free to contact us for further assistance or information. 203.870.6700.... Read More
You may be able to sue in small claims court or in civil court against the party who sold you stolen goods.  You should consult with an attorney... Read More

I had a friend accuse me of stealing 5 of his prescription Medicine. There were server people in the house and I know for a fact it wasn’t me.

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
This does not seem to be a question of law.  You are not being prosecuted, arrested, sued or entangled in any other type of legal matter presumably? This is the wrong forum then.  However, if you want to make the situation go away, find the pills or figure out who stole them.  It is otherwise incredibly difficult to prove a false negative. ... Read More
This does not seem to be a question of law.  You are not being prosecuted, arrested, sued or entangled in any other type of legal matter... Read More

what do i have to do to get my property from my ex boyfriend house

Answered 6 years and 6 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
What is the nature of the property.  You can sue up to $5,000.00 in small claims court.  You might also call the police if the stakes are high enough.  You can also hire an attorney to send a demand letter and maybe scare him into doing the right thing.  Feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance. ... Read More
What is the nature of the property.  You can sue up to $5,000.00 in small claims court.  You might also call the police if the stakes are... Read More

Does a stonewall written in the deed belong to both abutting property?

Answered 6 years and 10 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
It sounds as though you may need to hire a surveyor to assess the property and define its boundaries.
It sounds as though you may need to hire a surveyor to assess the property and define its boundaries.

Is this withing their legal rights?

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
No. They must let you take your personal property.
No. They must let you take your personal property.

Can my landlord ban my guest if they are a former employee ??

Answered 7 years and 7 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
There should be no problem unless there are specific prohibitions in your lease that apply to these circumstances.  Otherwise, I do not see a problem having them over.
There should be no problem unless there are specific prohibitions in your lease that apply to these circumstances.  Otherwise, I do not see a... Read More

I have property of mine I was storing free of charge at a friends house while I was homeless. The person who’s house it is no longer is talking to me.

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Have you tried writing a formal letter requesting the return of your property? Have you had any phone calls?  Are texts the only method you have used to contact the friend?
Have you tried writing a formal letter requesting the return of your property? Have you had any phone calls?  Are texts the only method you have... Read More

If ex doesn't follow visitation agreement of MY dog that I paid for, could I just keep my dog?

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
You should be able to take your dog back. Do you have any correspondence or agreement on paper? You may need to go through the local police. Good luck.
You should be able to take your dog back. Do you have any correspondence or agreement on paper? You may need to go through the local police. Good... Read More
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