Environmental Law

Neighbor Threatening to Cut My Trees

LisaScott — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:11:50 GMT

Hello,
I am seeking some help on an issue that came up today. My neighbor sent over a tree cutter to my house to get permission to cut back trees that are overhanging on his property. A few years ago, my husband cut the trees, installed a 6 foot fence, and cleaned up the property line. The trees are large older pine trees and run along the property line. The neighbor wants to cut the branches off half of the tree, up about 10 feet from the top of the fenceline, which will make the tree appear split in half. There are no branches hanging on any part of his property, except those that are very high up. They are not near the house or obstructing the yard. They provide shade and shelter. He doesn't like trees shading his property because he says he can't grow grass on a narrow strip of dirt along my fenceline - despite the fact I told him I would purchase shade seed for the lawn. I told him not to touch my trees until I find legal answers to these questions .. I do not want him ruining these trees.

My question is... are there any rules pertaining to how much a neighbor can trim another neighbors tree to prevent damaging the beauty and health tree (ie, height). I heard there may be some laws in NJ that were passed because of issues similar to this but am unable to find anything.

Any assistance or links you can provide will be much appreciated.

Lisa in New Jersey

Re: Personnel File Folder

DC0000 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:03:49 GMT

Hello.

I would like to know how to request my federal personnel file folder.

I would like to have all documentation for my records as I know that there have been many lies told on paper and on government forms.

Is there a specific agency who over sees the department of homeland for personnel, management, wrong work ethics and wrong working practices.

How to find a federal attorney for federal worker.

DC0000

Old Gas Station Site... contamination???

5500sailor — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:37:55 GMT

Hello,

We purchased a property in California in the 1970's from a major oil company. It had been a gas station. Of course in those days, no one did Phase 1' or 2's or testing, etc. We built a restaurant&nbsp... a tire store on the site which are now getting old and past their useful&nbsp... order for us to do any new project in the future, I'm sure that we would be required to do testing where the gas station was. So here are my questions...

Should we wait until that time in the future when we are ready to build something new, or should we test now? I don't know if there is a fund in place now to take care of these costs...

Is the Oil Company still responsible?

Do the Oil Companies fight you or do they acknowledge&... take care of all costs.

Thanks for the help...

Money owed my employer

Reginal2009 — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:39:50 GMT

My boss decided to close his co. I did get him funded and he still did not want to keep it going.

He owes me money. I have an e-mail stating that he would pay me. I have not heard from him since. I was an independent contractor. His co is based in GA and I work from home in Arkansas.

How do I go about getting what is owed to me? Thanks

CONTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES

JHUDSONJR — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:44:54 GMT

I would like to sue President Obama for failure to support our Constitution. When sworn into office he swore to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and he continually fails to to so. Is there anyone who feel the way I do and would like to join me? Is this even possible to do?

Problem with solar installer/contractor

Lillian Roberts — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:02:52 GMT

I'm not sure I'm posting in the right area - in fact, that's my question. I'm happy to pay for a consult to see if I have a case but I don't know how to even search for the right lawyer. In moving my veterinary practice last year I contracted for the installation of solar panels and have been mislead at every turn. Today I realized they installed less than half the generation I need, despite my questioning them on this many many times prior to signing. OTOH they installed what they said they would... I think. I would like to consult an attorney who has some understanding of the basics of solar power and energy demands, in addition to the problem of their promising certain results that were not forthcoming including their overstating the tax and rebate issues. Maybe I only have a contract dispute? Any help appreciated. Thanks! Lillian

Hi Hot Truman-

Sharon - Community Moderator (Admin) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:06:20 GMT

I deleted your post because we ask that you select only one Forum to ask your question in order to avoid parallel discussions by the same respondents.

There were no responses here so let's keep the discussion in the Real Estate Forum.

Thanks.

Sharon

attorney needed

lizzy108 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:19:34 GMT

Can anyone refer me to an excellent attorney who specializes in Toxic Tort? Attorney needed immediately in Scranton Pa.

Wrongfull Termination

bud2009 — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:08:53 GMT

Is it legal in Delaware for a company to lay someone off for budgetary reasons and then turn around and hire a new person in their place?

statute of limitations in pennsylvania

lizzy108 — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:18:34 GMT

Looking for information on what the statute of limitations is for a case that would be against the EPA in a environmental toxin case. I heard it may only be six months, if so, what would be the date that would be used to determine the deadline. The day you initially found out about the incident or the day all your testing was finished and you found it was a result of neglect against the EPA?

HAZZMAT

JHUDSONJR — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:39:23 GMT

I would like to sue [an] Electric Coop for sending me Hazzmat in the mail. [Company name removed] sent me some light bulbs that are a hazzard according to the EPA and require special procedures if broken to clean up. What are my options.

Need Advises

nmlob — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:03:50 GMT

My house locates in Massachusetts. I build the vinyl fence around my house in 2006. The city did inspect the fence and it is fitted to city code. One year later, my neighbor did not like our fence because we had problem with them before we built. Last year, they put many big stones (around 50 or 60lb each) on their side against to my fence. My fence is out because the weight from stones. It looks like 3 or 4 months pregnant. Since we built the fence, we never speak with our neighbor again. At this point, please let me know what I should do in this situation. Many thanks.

Environment friendly options for your land

LauraNewton — Wed, 13 May 2009 03:40:38 GMT

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I am looking for alternative cost effective eco friendly solutions for developing greenlands and beautifying a land that I own.

Mold In Rental Property

Sarah A. Harvey — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:16:07 GMT

I rent at a college residence in Alberta. Due to the landlords lack to fix a problem with the floor in our bathroom at the beginning of my tenancy we have now developed mold in that bathroom and suspect it's been there most of the year but have had it recently confirmed by a local Environmental Angeny. What compensation is owed to use renters as they repair it and for health issues endured over the past year due to the neglect. (we are also under the inn keepers act if that makes a difference) if you need to know more to help just reply and I will fill in as much as I can! Thanks in advance for your time in replying.

undisclosed leak in basement

tag0398 — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:33:13 GMT

I'm not sure if this is the right area for this but I'll give it a shot.

My wife and I recently purchased a home this winter in Michigan. This house has a finished basement but one corner had a wooden structure that looked like it was hiding something. During the inspection we lifted the top of it off and the paneling and carpet had been ripped out of that corner so we immediately thought that there was a leak. There wasn't evidence of any recent water, probably because the ground was frozen. Our inspector couldn't tell us for sure one way or another if it was going to leak but on the disclosure report it said the basement does not leak.

The previous homeowner bought and then flipped this house. But they bought it in September and it would seem they had to have known there was an issue since they ripped up that corner and added gutter extensions.

I guess I'm already planning on contacting a lawyer, I'm just looking to see if there is any other advice out there?

bio-diesel in home garage

tireman01 — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:43:02 GMT

I have a neighbor who has converted his diesel powered pickup truck to run on bio-diesel, which is basically oils from restaurants. It does take some work and additives to make it useable.

I live in Georgia and wonder if I should be concerned about this person having 200-300 gallons of this bio-diesel stored in his garage. Our houses are only about 20 feet apart and don't know enough about this to know if I should be concerned.

commission sales pay

TOMLCARLTON — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:01:08 GMT

Do I owe a terminated employee the commissions he earned before termination? I have a non-compete agreement that also states that all commissions, not yet paid, are forfeited upon either resignation or termination. Termination was for lack of sales due to the building industry slowdown, not for cause. I was told that commissions are due if the material was sold and delivered. Is this so? Does the ex-employee have a right to these commissions?

help please

mommof2 — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:12:07 GMT

Gonzales Family
470 Precious Dr.
Mirasol- Villa De Fortuna
On January 2000, My family and I moved in to our new home on 470 Precious. It was manufactured by KB homes and was leased to purchase by San Antonio Housing Authorities (SANA). My mother enrolled in a program offered by SAHA for low income families to purchase a new home at an affordable price. Our home is a 4 bedroom 2 bath two story home. In the last 8 years we have endured more pain and suffering then the average family. Since we first moved in our "Brand new home" we experienced major problems with the house. Like pipes busting the toilet not working and especially our a/c freezing up and dying cause my mom's electricity bill to excide 600 dollars . We would call a work order almost every day. Well a few years past and our health started going south first it started with my sister she developed a very bad kidney problem eventually she went to the hospital but nothing could done because she was pregnant with my niece . My whole family was stunned to hear because that problem does not run in our family. Then I developed a very bad throat infection to where I had to remove my tonsils and still it did not help. My brother as well has constant nose bleeds that can't be explained. My oldest son has recently had a mastoiditis and it can't be explained why. Then my mom had gone under exploration surgery and the doctors didn't find anything to why my mother got sick in the first place. These are just a few to get started off with. We have some evidence to believe that our house seems to be the cause of our sicknesses. The house was recently tested for a mold problem and they found dangerous high amounts of mold in our house. They put us up in a hotel so they can renovate our home. They replaced our air ducts a/c and carpet but still nothing has changed. Now we have learned that our land that the house is built on is contaminated with all kinds of chemicals. That is greater than the recommend amount for a safe environment. We have also learned that in the past this specific area was a dumping ground for everything known to man. We have endured a lot of pain and we just want to feel like we count.

mold problems help

bones2 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:27:15 GMT

hi I live in a trailer park in Hanover Twp. Pa. and for the past 3 years my lot has flooded causing damage to my home. This year when I removed my skirting there was black and green mold growing under my home and up the side of my home.I've been sick since may 2008 and couldnt figure out why i wasnt getting any better and my doctor said its because of the mold.I now learned i have a nodule growing on my lung and my health is not improving. I've contacted the health department and the local news station because the landlord doesnt feel its his problem. I'm at my wits end can anyone help me Please...

I need help.

realstateman — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:49:31 GMT

I have recently recieved a notice via email from a purchaser. He has recently bought a home from me. He alleges that the home i sold him was used as a meth lab . The security office had notified me in the past that they had suspected drugs at this home. Was i required to tell my customer that? Or would i have only been required to tell him that when i had proof. Again i had only suspicions. He is claiming i did not diclose a potential hazardous environment.PLease any help would be appreciated. This home is in Indiana.

Mold...?

bobbysieber — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:13:43 GMT

Hello. I am a self employed painter in Kentucky. I feel my contract with a local apartment complex is in jeopardy because I won't paint over mold that has not been properly handled. Sometimes the maintanence staff will spray bleach water or contaminated areas, but the drywall is still black with mold. I have been dealing with these situations at the same complex for almost 6 years, and the supervisor gets very disgruntled when I put up a fight about painting over it. The residents are not being notified of the possible dangers from mold exposure and, having 2 small children of my own, this troubles me very much. I also have sever allergies and asthma and am concerned for my own safety working around mold so often.
I have always maintained that I could be held responsible for covering up this health issue as a self employed contractor. I realy need some advice on this matter.
Thanks.

Environmental Protection enforcement

ashland1 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:54:24 GMT

What can I expect from the environmental protection agency to abate environmental damage on my property?

Water and sewer contamination

stonewitch — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:05:44 GMT

I purchased my home in February 2008. I move in on March 18. I was never given a disclosure statement. I was also told that I was on city water and city sewer. The water and sewer services were being supplied by a company other than the city because my home is in a mobile home park. Since moving in I have been having problms with my sewer, nothing really bad until recently. The company supplying my water came out and worked on my lines and since then my sewer will not drain and it is backing up into my home. I can not use the showers, tubs, sinks or toilets. When I do use my toilet flushing causes the sewage to back up into my tub. I was told that an inspection was not advised. All it was, was a way to get more money, and that the water and sewer were all up to city code. I was recently told that the supplier of my water was remotely changing my water supply from city to water from an untested well, without our knowledge. I signed my closing papers without sufficient knowledge of what was going on. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has started a formal investigation because the owner of the water company has done this before and is under orders to fix the problem. I need an attorney that is not associated with my area. I have contacted all the local attornies and they can not help d/t prior cases in which they represented the owner of the water company. I ahve also recently found out the owner of the water company and the seller of this house are related. Please help. Everyone in my home is ill and I have nowhere to go and no resources.