Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers.

Find out if this type of patio is the right choice for you. contrastaddict/Getty Images Designated seating areas are a crucial part of building a functional and inviting backyard. Whether that seating ...