Bankruptcy, Debt & Consumer Protection
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Can I Dispute a Credit Card Charge for a Service That Was Never Completed?
In general, you may be able to dispute a credit card charge if you paid for a service that was not completed, not provided, or was materially different from what was promised. In a New York case, the basic question is of...
Can I sue if someone edited screenshots to make it look like I admitted to a crime?
In Virginia, edited screenshots that falsely make it look like you admitted to a crime may sometimes support a civil claim, but the exact legal theory depends on the facts. In general, the law looks at what was published...
My Roommate Refuses to Pay Utilities That Are in My Name — Can I Sue?
If your roommate agreed to share utilities and then stopped paying, you may have a possible repayment claim. In Virginia, as in many states, the answer often depends on what agreement existed, what proof you have, and wh...
What are my rights if a telehealth provider recorded my appointment without clear notice?
In Illinois, a telehealth recording made without clear notice can raise privacy, consent, and professional responsibility concerns, but the exact rights involved usually depend on the facts. The key questions are often w...
Is it legal for a business to keep uncashed refund checks instead of reporting them to the state?
In Kentucky, a business generally cannot treat uncashed refund checks as if they are simply its own money forever. In many situations, money represented by an uncashed check may be considered unclaimed property, which ca...
What Can I Do If a Repair Technician Damaged My Home?
If a repair technician damaged your home, you may have several general options depending on what happened, what you can prove, and whether the technician was independent, employed by a company, or hired directly by you....
What are my rights if my mechanic overcharged me by $800?
If a mechanic overcharged you by $800, you may have several general options depending on what happened, what was agreed to, and what proof you have. In Nebraska, as in other states, the first question is often whether th...
Is it legal for a tenant to secretly record a private conversation with the property manager?
In California, the legality of a tenant secretly recording a private conversation with a property manager usually depends on whether the conversation was “confidential” under California’s recording laws. California is ge...
Can I Sue My Roommate for Leaving Unpaid Rent?
In general, a roommate dispute over unpaid rent is a contract and shared-housing issue, not a criminal matter. In Massachusetts, whether you may be able to bring a civil claim usually depends on how the housing arrangeme...
What happens if I was in an Uber accident and both drivers blame each other?
If you were in an Uber accident and both drivers blame each other, the situation usually turns into an insurance and evidence dispute rather than a simple one-driver claim. In general, fault has to be sorted out before i...
What happens if my ex posted false accusations about me during our custody dispute?
If an ex posts false accusations about you during a custody dispute, the consequences can vary a lot depending on what was said, where it was posted, and whether the statements can be shown to be false. In Colorado, publ...
Do I have to prove emotional distress in an online defamation case in Mississippi?
In general, emotional distress can be relevant in an online defamation case, but it is not always the only thing a person must prove. Whether you need to show emotional distress depends on the type of defamation claim, t...
How do I fix my income driven repayment plan if my monthly payment jumped from $120 to $640?
A sudden jump in an income-driven repayment, or IDR, payment can happen for several reasons. In general, it may mean your servicer updated your income, your family size changed, your recertification was processed differe...
What happens if the other person was in Nevada but I was in California during the recorded call?
If one person was in California and the other person was in Nevada during a recorded call, the legal question may become more complicated than a simple one-state recording issue. In general, California is a two-party con...
Hotel charged me for damages I didn’t cause after I checked out. How do I dispute it?
If a hotel in Nevada charged you for damages after checkout that you did not cause, you can usually dispute the charge by asking the hotel for a clear explanation, collecting proof of the room’s condition, and contesting...