Bankruptcy, Debt & Consumer Protection
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Can a mechanic charge diagnostic fees twice for the same issue?
In general, a mechanic may be able to charge more than once for diagnostic work, but whether charging twice for the same issue is reasonable usually depends on the facts, the repair agreement, and what work was actually...
What happens if a defamatory video was shared thousands of times before removal?
If a defamatory video was shared thousands of times before it was removed, the main legal concern is usually the size and spread of the harm. In general, the more widely a false and damaging video is circulated, the more...
What happens if a finance company repossessed my car even though I was only 12 days late?
In Iowa, a car loan or retail installment contract may allow repossession after a missed payment or default, but the exact right to repossess depends on the contract and the law that applies to the transaction. Being onl...
Can I record a conversation if the other person is threatening to sue me?
In California, the answer is often no unless you follow California’s recording-consent rules. California is generally treated as a two-party consent state, which means recording a confidential conversation usually requir...
How do I sue a contractor who left my kitchen unfinished after taking full payment?
If a contractor took full payment and left a kitchen unfinished, there may be several possible legal claims, depending on the contract, the work performed, and the facts of the dispute. In Massachusetts, people often loo...
How do I calculate lost wages after missing 12 days of work because of a store injury?
If you missed 12 days of work because of a store injury, lost wages are usually calculated by figuring out what you would have earned during that time if you had been able to work. In general, that can include regular ho...
Do I have to pay for rental car damage that was noted before I drove off?
In general, if rental car damage was already noted before you drove off, that fact can matter a lot. If the company’s own records, inspection sheet, photos, or app check-in show the damage before you took possession, it...
Is it legal for a competitor to post fake Yelp reviews claiming my salon injured customers?
In general, no. If a competitor is posting fake online reviews that claim your salon injured customers, that can raise serious legal issues in Nevada and under federal law. False statements about a business may be treate...
My Roommate’s Cat Ruined My Mattress — Can I Make Them Pay for a Replacement?
In Texas, a roommate may sometimes be responsible if their pet damaged your mattress, but the answer usually depends on the facts. The key questions are who owned the mattress, who caused the damage, whether the roommate...
How do I dispute a collection account that was opened under my name fraudulently?
If a collection account was opened in your name without your permission, the first step is usually to treat it as a possible identity theft or credit reporting problem and gather as much documentation as you can. In gene...
My Builder Installed the Wrong Materials — Can I Refuse Final Payment?
If a builder in Washington installed the wrong materials, you may have a reason to withhold some or all of the final payment, but the answer usually depends on the contract, the size of the defect, and what the builder i...
What Should I Do if I Identified the Neighbor Who Stole My Package?
If you identified a neighbor who may have stolen your package, the safest first step is usually to avoid confronting the person directly. A heated confrontation can escalate the situation, create safety concerns, or make...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee for a wedding venue that rescheduled my date without asking?
In general, a wedding venue may not be able to enforce a cancellation fee if the venue itself changed the date without your agreement. But the answer depends heavily on the contract language, what the venue actually did,...
Can a Gym Keep Charging Me After I Canceled in Person?
In general, if you canceled a gym membership in person, the gym usually should not keep charging you for future billing periods after the cancellation takes effect. But whether charges may continue depends on the contrac...
What happens if I buy a car and later find out the odometer was rolled back?
If you buy a car and later discover the odometer was rolled back, the situation may involve fraud, misrepresentation, or other consumer protection issues. In general, an odometer rollback means the vehicle’s mileage was...