Environmental pollution is regulated by many different levels of government, such as local, state and federal levels. Also, depending upon the type of pollutant and where that pollutant is found, more than one set of laws can apply.

Before a construction defect lawsuit can be brought against a contractor, the owner must provide notice of the claim to the contractor at least 45 days before filing the lawsuit.

Landlords are particularly concerned because every day a non-paying tenant remains in the property is another day of lost rent to the landlord.

Owning an illegally created lot can lead to road blocks when it is time to develop the property.

It is estimated that 30 million Canadians make overnight, cross-border trips to the United States annually,[1] and judging by the Guide Meridian on a Saturday afternoon, most of them are here in Whatcom County.