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Vacation Homes: Keeping Them in the Family

Parents who work hard to buy a vacation place often cherish the idea of keeping the property in the family, so their children and their children’s children can share it. But too many cottages go from happy idylls to combat zones. Here's how to avoid an unhappy ending.

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Can my neighbors sue for suffering since my tree fell on their garage?

During a recent storm, high winds knocked over our acacia tree, which had been healthy but was rather large. It destroyed our neighbor's garage. No one was hurt, and our insurance (as well as theirs) paid for the damage. But now these neighbors are sending me threatening letters saying they want compensation for suffering. Can I be sued for this?

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What can a homeowner do about noisy next-door renters?

I own my own home next door to a rundown rental house. The landlord keeps renting to people who are noisy. Starting every night about 11, they have people over drinking who bring along their noisy dogs. They also use my driveway and yard to park their cars between the two houses. What can I do? I feel this house has depreciated the value of my house if I wanted to sell. It is an eyesore and causes me great concern for my safety.

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