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1.
I am involved in a landlord/tenant dispute. Does the Office of the City Attorney handle this?
No. Landlord/Tenant disputes are civil matters and are not handled by the Office of the City Attorney. The Office of the City Attorney represents the City exclusively and cannot represent private parties. If you are involved in a landlord/tenant dispute you should consult a private attorney. We can, and do, however, aid in mediating some landlord/tenant disputes.
2.
Someone made a complaint about a code violation on my property and I want to find out who made that complaint. Do I have a right to that information?
Possibly. Information regarding complaints can often be obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. Filing the request, however, is not a guarantee that responsive documents exist, or that if responsive documents exist, that an exemption does not apply to them.
3.
My neighbor's tree limbs and branches overhang my property. Can I trim them without permission? If the tree limbs and branches fall on my property, can I make my neighbor clean them up?
Consult a private attorney. This is a private civil matter. To obtain specific legal advice on your situation, you need to consult a private attorney.
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