Sometimes people see what they expect instead of what’s right in front of them. So, what would you do if you were outside doing yard work at your brand-new home and a neighbor walked up, assuming you ...

Managing neighborly disputes can get tricky. Fences, weeds, and even trees that straddle two properties can cause tension and disputes. When a tree falls from your neighbor’s lawn into yours, things ...

Never take anything from a neighbor's yard unless they expressly invite you to do so. Entering someone's property without permission is trespassing, and cutting their trees and shrubs without ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I discovered what looked like a batch of pruned vines in my backyard. There is some ivy that grows on the walls shared by several of us in proximity, and it appears the neighbors ...

Before taking matters into your own hands, check out these property rules.