Neighbor Disputes

Dogs are humans' best friends, but not when an irritated neighbor is involved. Confrontations can be difficult to initiate -- especially when the issue stems from a nearby homeowner -- but nevertheless are the answer for some Seattle residents who simply want peace of...

Seattle residents like you may end up in a situation where you wish to possess the land that you're occupying, even if you aren't the actual owner of the land. This is where adverse possession can come into play.The Legal Information Institute defines adverse...

In Seattle, as residents like you know, there isn't a whole lot of elbow room. With living quarters packed relatively close together, the possibility of property disputes may rise. , works to provide people like you with the information you...

Home is where the peace and quiet is -- that is the motto for most Seattle dwellers, at least. Yet when a neighbor takes on another unruly pet or frequently hosts band practice at midnight, tensions can inevitably run high. When those tensions involve more...

When most Seattle neighbors have disputes, tensions generally involve situations such as noisy pets or unsightly yards. Regardless of what issue is at hand, direct paths to resolution can often seem limited. But no one desires a negative atmosphere...

When most Seattle residents think of neighbor disputes, loud dogs and motorcycles may be the first topics to come to mind. Yet property line disputes are another common form of neighbor-related discord, and can bring about costly consequences. The last situation...

Confrontations and disagreements are two experiences most Seattle residents would prefer to avoid. But what if such incidents are simply unavoidable? The background noise of city life is one that is typically ignored, yet there are other distractions that can make...

"Home Sweet Home" is the well-known phrase to describe a place of residence in America, but not when neighbors surrounding that residence make a home unbearable. Loud neighbors in Seattle not only disrupt daily life, but can also negatively impact one's emotional and...

Nothing ruins a potentially friendly relationship between new or old Washington neighbors than a possible issue about adverse possession of someone’s land.Bad feelings and legal actions arise from the old common law of adverse possession even among well intended...

Buying or renting a home in Seattle can come with countless advantages: fresh Pacific Northwest air, lively city life and the excitement of settling into a new pad. Unfortunately, it can also come with difficult neighbors. One topic that causes dispute is...