Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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How do I handle a solar panel company that promised savings but my electric bill went up?
If a solar company promised that your electric bill would go down but it went up instead, the first step is usually to review exactly what was said, what was written, and how the system is performing. In general, a highe...
Can I get my money back if a wedding photographer missed half the reception and delivered blurry photos?
In Virginia, you may be able to seek some kind of refund or other compensation if a wedding photographer did not provide the service you paid for, but the result usually depends on the contract, the facts, and the eviden...
Do I have to pay for repairs if an appliance breaks due to age?
In general, the answer depends on who owns the appliance, what your lease or purchase agreement says, and what caused the problem. In Indiana, if you own the appliance yourself, you usually pay for repair or replacement...
Is it legal for a company to auto-renew my subscription without clear notice?
In general, a company may be allowed to auto-renew a subscription if the terms clearly explain that the subscription will continue unless canceled. But if the renewal terms were not presented clearly, or if the company u...
Do I have to pay a contractor if the work does not match the contract?
In general, whether you have to pay a contractor when the work does not match the contract depends on the facts, the contract terms, and Oregon law. If the contractor completed work that is substantially what was promise...
What happens if a gym keeps billing me after my contract expired?
If a gym keeps billing you after your contract expired, that may be a billing error, an automatic renewal issue, or a dispute about whether the membership actually ended. In Georgia, as in many states, the answer usually...
What happens if a contractor misses deadlines repeatedly without updates?
If a contractor repeatedly misses deadlines and does not give updates, that often creates serious practical and legal problems for the project owner. In general, the first issue is that the work may be in breach of the c...
What are my rights if an online store sends me the wrong item and refuses a refund?
If an online store sends you the wrong item, you usually have at least a strong consumer complaint and may have contract or consumer-protection arguments depending on the facts. In general, when a seller ships something...
Do I have to pay for a repair if the issue came back within a week?
In general, whether you have to pay for a repair that failed again within a week depends on the repair agreement, what was promised, and what caused the problem to return. In Missouri, the first question is usually wheth...
How do I get my $1,200 deposit back from a contractor who never started the job?
If a contractor took a $1,200 deposit and never started the job, you may be able to ask for the money back through a demand letter, direct negotiation, a payment dispute, or a small-claims type court process, depending o...
Is it legal for a car dealership to sell me a car that failed inspection the same week?
In New York, the answer usually depends on the facts of the sale, the car’s condition, and what the dealership told you before and during the transaction. In general, a dealership does not automatically act unlawfully ju...
Do I have to pay for a hotel stay if they gave my reserved room away when I arrived at midnight?
In general, if you had a confirmed hotel reservation and the hotel gave your room away when you arrived, you may have grounds to dispute the charge or ask for a refund, but the answer depends on the facts and the reserva...
What happens if a dealership adds hidden fees not listed in the advertised price?
In general, if a dealership advertises one price and then adds fees that were not clearly disclosed, a consumer may have questions about whether the advertising or sales practices were misleading. In South Carolina, as i...
Do I have to pay the final invoice if a contractor did not follow agreed design plans?
In general, the answer depends on what the contract says, how serious the departure from the agreed design plans was, and whether the contractor substantially completed the job. If a contractor’s work does not match the...
Is it legal for a car dealer to run my credit multiple times without my consent?
In Texas, a car dealer may be able to access your credit more than once in connection with a vehicle purchase or financing process, but whether that is lawful depends on the facts, the disclosures you received, and the p...