Property

Massachusetts Couple Wins $360K in Property Dispute After Years of Trespass and Harassment

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Huntington, Massachusetts – For seven years, David and Lori Baillargeon, a couple from the tranquil hilltown of Huntington, found their peace disrupted by ongoing disputes over property boundaries with their neighbor. The Baillargeons, who have lived on their spacious 86-acre property since 1979, watched as their neighbor allegedly encroached upon their land, cutting down trees and disregarding the clearly marked borders. The situation escalated over the years, leading the couple to file a lawsuit in 2021 when personal attempts to resolve the matter and the involvement of local law enforcement proved futile. Representing themselves in … Read more

Mistaken Mansion: Legal Battle Brews as Family Accidentally Builds Home on Wrong Property

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ZACHARY, La. — In a notable property mix-up, Thomas Robertson has found himself embroiled in a legal dispute after a house was mistakenly built on his land in Zachary, Louisiana. Robertson, who purchased the property in 2011, discovered the error when the Mulder family constructed their home on his lot seven years later in 2018. The situation arose from what appears to be a series of human mistakes, leading to the Mulders building and residing in a house on the wrong piece of land. Ken Fabre, the attorney representing Robertson, underscored the severity of the … Read more

Bossier Parish Set to Discuss Property Tax Rates in Upcoming Public Meeting

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Benton, LA – In a recent development unfolding in Bossier Parish, the local Police Jury has announced a meeting set for May 21, during which they plan to discuss the levying of 2025 ad valorem property tax millages. This has sparked interest and some concern among residents about the potential for increased property taxes through a process known as a “tax roll forward.” Local governments periodically reassess property values which can lead to adjustments in tax rates. When assessments yield higher property values, millage rates can be rolled back to avoid collecting extra revenue, thereby … Read more

Local Property Owners Association Prepares to Challenge New Wetlands Regulations in Court

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MAYVILLE, N.Y. — Officials in Mayville and nearby Chautauqua have not committed to a legal battle against newly proposed state wetlands regulations, despite mounting pressure and advocacy from local organizations. Jim Wehrfritz, president of the Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association (CLPOA), outlined the group’s objections and impending legal strategy during a recent village board meeting. Wehrfritz criticized the regulations for being “arbitrary and overly broad,” during his presentation in Mayville. He emphasized concerns over the State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) criteria for defining wetlands, which he suggested could unjustly affect substantial portions of shoreline … Read more