Moving Toward an Agreement

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood in autumn. Rows of houses with dark roofs are surrounded by trees with vibrant fall foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow. The sun is setting in the cloudy sky.
Neighborhood disputes

New England is home to the country’s most beautiful residential properties, as well as the frivolous lawsuits that stem from neighbor disputes. Some of the more common quarrels shared across America’s neighborhoods involve fence or property lines, noisy pets, mischievous children, and parking or easement rights. While one Massachusetts family’s grievance is ending, a New Hampshire woman’s court battle with her neighbor is in the beginning stages. The common thread between the two issues is the prolonged attempt to resolve the disputes on their own, prior to filing claims in court.