Objecting to a Neighbor’s Proposed Zoning Variance When a property owner seeks a zoning variance, sometimes called a use variance, for his or her property, neighbors and other interested people have the right object and oppose the request. Opposing neighbors and other interested people should make a written record against the requested use variance as soon possible. → Read More
Zoning Laws to Regulate Adult Entertainment Communities may use zoning laws to restrict certain adult pastimes casually referred to as red light activities. Though commonly associated with Las Vegas or other cities selling enjoyment, red light districts have become a presence in major cities all across America. Local zoning law can effectively create a red light district by only permitting establishments offering adult entertainment to operate in a specific part of a city providing they do not infringe on the businesses’ right to operate. → Read More
Considering Legal Help in Applying for a Property Variance Can I get a variance alone or do I need an attorney? → Read More
Contesting the Applicant’s Request to Rezone His Property In order for a zoning change to occur, the local zoning authority will have to approve the change. Before any re-zone has legal effect, the proposed change(s) must go through a public comment period. Any affected property owners will be provided notice of the impending zoning change, and be given ample opportunity to review it before the public hearing, at which point they will be able to present an argument for or against it. → Read More
Getting Your Rezoning Request Approved The amount of time it may take to get a rezoning, as well as your chances of being successful, will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and can also vary depending on your situation and the type of rezoning you are seeking. → Read More
Common Forms of Property Ownership What are some of the common forms of property ownership? → Read More
Determining If Your Neighbor’s Easement Is Transferable There are several different types of easements and the answer to whether the easement will transfer with land that is sold depends both on the kind of easement in place and the laws in the state where you live. Read on for more information about easement rights and what happens to an easement when a home is sold. → Read More
What is an Easement? An easement creates a limited property right for a third party to do something on land that doesn’t belong to him. In other words, when a property owner grants someone an easement, that person has been granted legal rights regarding land that doesn’t technically belong to him. → Read More
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