Whether you live in a neighborhood in Washington State that is governed by a homeowners association or not, you may have heard some of your neighbors discuss issues with other homeowners that they are unhappy about. You might even have a gripe about a neighbor of your...
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Neighbor Disputes
Neighbor dispute thrown out of court
Most people in Washington State have lived next to or near a neighbor that they might find annoying at times. Whether music that is played too loudly, a yard and home that are not well kept or something else, these situations are not at all uncommon. Residents have a...
Can your HOA prevent neighbor disputes?
The welcoming, clean appearance of the other homes on the block may have been one of the reasons you decided to buy a house in that neighborhood. As you signed the papers, you were most likely made aware that your neighborhood is governed by a homeowners’...
Fence dispute ends with shooting, man arrested
People in Washington State who have ever encountered a challenging neighbor know that it can be tough to know exactly how to deal with a problem that involves the person living next door to them. While most people make efforts to be civil, at least initially, tensions...
Neighbor dispute heard by Court of Appeals
People who live in Washington State and who experience challenges with their neighbors often wonder what type of recourse they may have or how they can protect themselves. In an ideal world, neighbors would be able to cooperate and resolve their differences...
What are some of the biggest neighbor pet peeves?
Whether you own your own home or rent your home in Washington State, you most likely want to enjoy the area in which you live. Everyone has different standards for how they live and what they consider acceptable or desirable but there are some actions or behaviors...
Bellevue cat subject of disputes, lawsuit
For many residents in Washington State, having a cat or a dog is a normal and joyous part of life. The companionship that a pet can bring to an individual or a family has been proven to be positive by many researchers and other experts. However, not everyone likes...
Who is responsible for sidewalks?
Sidewalks are often a part of your real estate that you do not give much thought to until something goes wrong with them. At that point, you may wonder who is responsible for them? This really depends on the rules and regulations that the city of Seattle has put into...
Being proactive in your efforts to be a good neighbor
There is nothing quite like having neighbors. Unless you are best friends with the people that live immediately around you, it will undoubtedly take time for you to get to know who lives in the homes next door and across the street from you in Seattle. At Riach Gese...
Trees and your neighbors
One of the things that draws many people to the Pacific Northwest is the proliferation of greenery and trees. This is something people are willing to tolerate rainy Washington State weather for in many cases. However, while having beautiful trees line a neighborhood...

