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Nude sunbathing raises concerns over fence height

By Robert Griswold, Wednesday, June 7, 2006.

Question: My wife likes to sunbathe nude in the backyard. Is it against the law to erect higher fences in government housing?

Landlord's attorney Smith replies:

Your wife may sunbathe in the privacy of your own backyard so long as her intent is not to indecently expose herself to others. If this is a rental property, you may not erect higher fences, as your lease would prohibit changes without the landlord's permission. Further, you may not violate local building codes by erecting higher fences than authorized.  more...

Don't quitclaim real estate title to your children

By Robert Bruss, Wednesday, June 7, 2006.

DEAR BOB: I am a widow, 81, whose primary asset is my home. I have two adult children to whom I would like to leave this home where they grew up. However, as I come from a family of "long-livers," I am concerned I might outlive my assets as living expenses constantly increase. Also, my house will soon need repairs, which I am not sure how to pay for. My two children suggest I deed my house to them now and they will pay for the maintenance, taxes and insurance. Do you think this is a good idea? --Irene R.

DEAR IRENE: No.  more...