Bankruptcy, Debt & Consumer Protection
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Do I have to keep paying for a solar panel lease if I sell my house?
Usually, a solar panel lease does not automatically end just because you sell your house. In many cases, the lease is a separate contract that may continue until it is transferred, bought out, or otherwise resolved accor...
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...
Do I Have to Return Wrong Items Sent With My Buyee Order From Japan?
If Buyee or a seller sent you the wrong item, the answer is usually fact-specific. In general, whether you have to return it depends on the purchase terms, who made the mistake, what was delivered, and whether any return...
Can a Dealership Refuse to Return My Trade-In After Financing Fails?
In general, a dealership in Michigan may not be able to keep your trade-in just because financing did not go through, but the answer often depends on the paperwork you signed and how the deal was structured. In many car...
Do I have to tell a repair shop I am recording before discussing a $1,400 bill dispute?
In Florida, whether you must tell the repair shop that you are recording usually depends on how the recording is being made and what kind of communication it is. As a general matter, Florida is commonly described as a st...
My Bank Froze My Account After a Fraud Report — How Do I Get Access Back?
In California, a bank may freeze or restrict an account after a fraud report if it believes the account may be involved in unauthorized activity, a disputed transaction, identity theft, or another security concern. In ge...
What Civil Claims Apply When Packages Are Stolen During Delivery?
When a package is stolen during delivery, the possible civil claims often depend on who had the package, what the delivery terms said, and how the loss happened. In general, the most common legal theories may include bre...
What happens if I bought a used car yesterday and the check engine light came on during the drive home?
If the check engine light came on during the drive home after you bought a used car in Iowa, that does not automatically mean the seller did something unlawful, but it may raise concerns about the car’s condition, the se...
Do I have to notify guests that my home security camera records inside the living room?
In Oregon, whether you need to notify guests about an indoor security camera in a living room depends on the facts, especially where the camera is located, what it records, and whether anyone has a reasonable expectation...
What are my rights if I was never served with the child support case paperwork?
If you were never properly served with child support case paperwork, you may have important due process concerns. In general, service of process is the formal way the court gives notice of a case and tells a person how t...
Do I Have to Pay HOA Fines If I Never Got the Violation Notice?
In general, whether you have to pay an HOA fine after not receiving the violation notice depends on the HOA’s governing documents, how notice was supposed to be delivered, and whether the association can show it followed...
Is it legal for a towing company to charge $620 after my car was parked at a shopping center for 45 minutes?
In Nevada, a towing charge that high may be legal in some situations, but it depends heavily on the facts. A parking lot tow is usually governed by a mix of property rules, contract or posted-sign issues, towing company...
Is it legal for a former tenant to post false claims that I illegally kept deposits?
In Hawaii, a former tenant generally may have some freedom to talk about a dispute, including saying they believe a landlord kept a deposit unfairly. But if the tenant posts statements that are false and presented as fac...
Is it legal for a dealership to refuse to return my deposit after I decided not to buy the car?
In Kentucky, a dealership may sometimes be allowed to keep a deposit after a buyer changes their mind, but not always. The answer usually depends on what the deposit was for, what the paperwork said, whether the deal was...
Is it legal for a car dealer to charge document fees that were not disclosed upfront?
In Texas, the answer usually depends on what the dealer disclosed, what the sales paperwork says, and whether the charge was accurately presented as part of the transaction. In general, a car dealer should not surprise a...