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 ...

Some neighbors just don’t understand boundaries until they’re forced to. What would you do if the family across the street kept treating your yard like a public walkway, strolling through with their ...

There are situations where you can take action when a neighbor's unsightly yard becomes a problem, but your options depend on whether the issue is enforceable. While neglected yards can impact curb ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Never take anything from a neighbor's yard unless they expressly invite you to do so. Entering someone's property 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 ...

You can usually trim shrubs over your property line, but confirm the boundary first. Improper pruning can make you liable if it harms the plant. Talk to your neighbor before cutting—they may want to ...