If a Neighbor’s Tree Falls on my House – Who’s Responsible?

Over the past couple of years, we have seen an increasing number of old-growth trees being toppled in severe storms. Homes, cars, fences and other property have been crushed. In one recent case, just a few blocks from my home, the resident was killed. We are getting an increasing number of inquiries from our clients […]

Increasing Events of Extreme Rainfall and Flooding Cause Headaches for HOAs and Homeowners: Part II

“Don’t Rain on My Parade” This is the second column in a two-part series examining the effects of increasing rain and flooding events in the region. A townhome community in Salisbury suffered unprecedented flooding rainfalls over the last two years. One townhome located in the community’s low-lying area sustained damage to the Foundation and other […]

Increasing Events of Extreme Rainfall and Flooding Cause Headaches for HOAs and Homeowners: Part I

“Water, Water Everywhere” This article the first of a two-part series exploring the repercussions on communities and homeowners regarding the increasing number of flooding rains we have witnessed in our region over the past few years. Let me begin by saying I am not a climatologist. I have not researched historical weather and climate data. […]