Neighbors Creating Nuisances or Breaking Laws

How Do I Stop Neighbors From Using Their House as an Airbnb or Other Type of Vacation Rental?

Tips for approaching your neighbor over annoying use of their home as a short-term rental property; and if that doesn't work, bringing in code enforcement authorities.

How Can I Stop Neighbor From Growing Marijuana in Backyard?

Although several states allow a person to grow marijuana for personal use, their operation should not create a nuisance for neighbors or violate the terms of any such laws.

How Do I Stop My Neighbor From Building a Front Yard Fence?

Looking at whether local laws or regulations prohibit, or at least place restrictions on, building a front yard fence.

How Do I Stop Neighbor From Building a Second-Story Addition?

Local ordinances and permitting requirements might give you grounds on which to block a neighbor's new construction.

What Can I Do About My Neighbor’s Loud, Stinky Chicken Coop?

A range of options for dealing with smelly chickens on a nearby residential property.

Dealing with Secondhand Smoke in Your Virginia Home

Are you a Virginia tenant bothered by secondhand smoke in your apartment or condo? Learn your options here.