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The Landscaping Wall in the Buffer Zone

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The Landscaping Wall in the Buffer Zone: A Look at the Decision in Palanchian v. Mitchell

In a recent controversy that made its way to New Hampshire’s high court, the dispute revolved around an easement granted to Scott Mitchell (“Mitchell”) over Mark Palanchian’s (“Palanchian”) property in Gilford, New Hampshire.

The parties owned adjacent properties, and Mitchell’s … Read the rest

Filed Under: Court Updates, Property Rights

Confirm Your Boundary Lines Before Purchasing Property

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When buying a new house, it is important to have a property survey done in addition to an inspection of the house. If you did not have a survey done when purchasing the house, you should make sure to have one done before making improvements or additions to the property. Additions such as sheds or fences can accidentally encroach upon … Read the rest

Filed Under: Property, Property Rights

How to Read a Property Tax Card And Confirm The Info Is Correct

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Have you ever looked at your property tax card? If you haven’t, you may want to check it out sooner than later. We have heard from a few people that they were paying too much in property taxes. The reason being their property tax card had incorrect information listed. Your tax card may not have any errors. However, you won’t … Read the rest

Filed Under: Property Rights, Property Tax, Property Tax Law

Environmental Clean Up on a Property – Who is Responsible?

Environmental issues are everywhere. Hazards like heavy metals, oil, gasoline, chemicals in drinking water, and so much more can be found on properties all over the state of New Hampshire. These environmental hazards lead property owners to wonder who is responsible for the environmental clean-up. Many are shocked to learn they are the ones footing the bill. 

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Filed Under: Property, Property Rights

Common Neighborly Legal Issues in New Hampshire

When you purchase a home, one of the first things you hope for are good neighbors. You know… The neighbors you can count on to grab your child off of the bus when you are running late. Or a neighbor who is happy to give you a cup of sugar when you discover you’re out in the middle of making … Read the rest

Filed Under: Common Neighborly Legal Issues, Property Rights

Joint Tenants – What To Know When Owning a Home in NH

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Owning a home in New Hampshire comes with so many different legal concerns. There are many things to know, whether you are just signing the paperwork for the mortgage or you have owned the home for years and now need to determine what to do with it when a spouse dies. Owning a house jointly with another person may seem … Read the rest

Filed Under: New Hampshire Property Tax Alerts, Property Rights, Property Tax Law

What is Quieting Title and When is It Necessary?

If you are a homeowner, you know you have a title to the property you own. Deeds and plans are some of the documents that can be used to prove your ownership of the property. A person can easily complete a title search to learn who owns which properties in the state of New Hampshire. You can even do a … Read the rest

Filed Under: Property Rights, Quieting Title

Can the Government Go Too Far When Pertaining to Property Rights?

Eminent domain… This is a phrase many homeowners have heard about and yet hope they never need to experience it firsthand. However, more homeowners, and landowners, are finding that small portions of their land is being used as eminent domain. If you have never heard this phrase before, eminent domain is when the government takes private property and uses it … Read the rest

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Takings Claims in New Hampshire: How Penn Central is Applied

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Any local, or state, government can use their eminent domain authority to use a private property for any public project. These projects normally include widening a highway and constructing a bike path or sidewalk, but there are many other reasons why a property is needed. Most of the time, the private property must be sold to the government. But there … Read the rest

Filed Under: Property Rights, Real Estate Law

Landowner Revoked Licenses – Is the City Now Liable for Trespassing?

Whenever a city, town, or other type of municipality decides to install a sewer line, water line, or other item, they must obtain a license from the landowner. This allows the municipality to access the property for the installation, maintenance, and even the removal if necessary. But what happens when the landowner revokes the license? Would the municipality then be … Read the rest

Filed Under: Property, Property Rights

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