Let's be real. You never think something as simple as putting up a backyard fence or assembling a storage shed will land you ...

Neighborly disputes are nothing new, especially over property lines, noise, and whose dog uses the bathroom where. But cutting down a significant portion of a neighbor's tree on what is ostensibly ...

Knowing your local tree-trimming laws protects you from liability and helps prevent costly disputes with neighbors. Generally, you may trim branches that cross onto your property, but protected ...

The best and safest way to remove a fence that is on your property is to treat the removal as a two-step process, Payne says.

A dispute over property lines in rural North Carolina turned into a gunfight, leading to one man being killed and a retired deputy being wounded, sheriff says. Getty Images/iStockphoto A dispute over ...

You are legally responsible for any expenses and potential damage caused by trimming your neighbor's tree. Experts recommend first talking with your neighbor to get permission before pruning any part ...