Imagine buying five acres of land and living blissfully on it for more than 30 years, until one day you find out that the county plans to sell off part of the land. But it’s not just any part; instead, it’s an area that is just inches from your house, potentially disrupting the peace you’ve…
A Georgia homeowner claims that her electric company is behind a $6,700 bill she just received. No, it’s not because she ran up her utility bill; instead, she claims it’s because one of Georgia Power’s underground systems failed, sending a surge of electricity into her home. The voltage fluctuation fried several of her appliances and…
Squatters’ rights have been a hot topic in recent years. That’s because the legal loophole can allow people to live in a home that they have no claim to, preventing the rightful owner from entering. While something like this can be very frustrating for property owners, it can also become quite expensive. Current squatters’ rights…
Something wicked this way… goes? If Traverse City officials have their way, that’s exactly what will happen to Nate Taylor’s annual Halloween display. Taylor spoke with local ABC News affiliate UpNorthLive about the issue, saying that the town is trying to block the start of the massive display that the homeowner calls a gift to…
Officers responding to a call about an alligator got one heck of a jump scare, according to bodycam footage shared to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. The video shows the moments when officers arrived at the house, where the homeowner had called about the alligator. They found the gator in the backyard, where…
A new residential construction project is being built in Eagle Mountain, Utah, and residents are very unhappy about it. No, it’s not the increased strain on the infrastructure (or even the noise from the construction itself) that has them hopping mad, but instead an annoying byproduct of all the movement. Residents in Eagle Mountain say…
A frightful fight is brewing in Redford Township, where one homeowner is engaged in a battle of wills against the local government. The reason? Officials have recently enacted a new ordinance that will determine how long those 12-foot-tall skeletons from Home Depot are allowed to stay out on your lawn. A man named Adam Pierson…
Mosquitoes are often considered one of the worst uninvited guests at any outdoor event. That’s because they chase people indoors with their buzzing and biting, leaving behind itchy welts in their wake. However, mosquitoes can be more than just an annoyance. These insects are considered the world’s deadliest animals by experts, thanks to their ability…
Everyone knows that people consider dogs man’s best friend. However, one cute pooch has been accused of being a little too friendly with a burglar when the pup responded to a break-in by trying to play with the intruder, even bringing him stuffed animals as he tried to get the man’s attention. Unfortunately for the…