Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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What Should I Do If a Contractor Damaged My Driveway During a Project?
If a contractor damaged your driveway during a project, the first step is usually to document the damage as carefully as possible. Take clear photos and videos, keep copies of the contract, and write down what happened,...
What are my rights if my landlord changed the laundry room hours after I signed the lease?
In general, a landlord cannot casually change an important rental term after you sign a lease if the lease gives you a right to use the laundry room during certain hours or as part of the tenancy. Whether you have a lega...
How do I remove a collection account that was added to my credit report by mistake?
If a collection account appears on your credit report by mistake, the usual first step is to dispute the item with the credit reporting company that is showing it. In general, you would explain that the account is inaccu...
How do I file a claim against a caterer who canceled my event last minute?
If a caterer in Massachusetts canceled your event at the last minute, you may have a contract dispute, a consumer complaint issue, or both, depending on the facts. In general, the first step is to gather the written agre...
How do I sue a dog groomer in small claims court after my dog was injured during an appointment?
If your dog was injured during a grooming appointment, you may be able to bring a small claims case against the groomer or the grooming business in Wyoming, depending on the facts. Small claims court is usually designed...
Is it legal for a landlord to deny my application after taking a $75 fee?
In general, a landlord may be allowed to deny a rental application even after collecting an application fee, including in Rhode Island, if the fee was charged for processing the application and the landlord did not make...
Can I file a claim for anxiety after a serious highway accident?
In Virginia, anxiety after a serious highway accident may sometimes be included in a personal injury claim, but it usually depends on the facts, the type of injury, and the available proof. Emotional distress can be part...
Do I have to pay rent if my apartment was burglarized due to a broken lock the landlord ignored?
In Mississippi, the fact that your apartment was burglarized does not automatically end your duty to pay rent. In general, a tenant’s rent obligation usually continues unless the lease, the facts, or the law give the ten...
How do I document bruising and pain after a slip and fall accident?
If you are trying to document bruising and pain after a slip and fall accident in North Carolina, the main goal is usually to create a clear, consistent record of what happened, what you felt, and how your injuries chang...
Can a Car Dealership Change Financing Terms After I Drove Off?
In general, a car dealership in Missouri does not automatically get to change financing terms after you leave with the vehicle. If the sale was completed on the terms you signed, the dealership usually cannot later rewri...
What are my rights if a delivery company lost a $900 package and the retailer says it is not their problem?
If a delivery company lost your package, your rights usually depend on the sale terms, the shipping terms, who arranged the shipment, and whether the package was insured or declared with a value. In Alabama, as in many s...
Is it legal for a mechanic to begin crash repairs before I approve the final estimate?
In general, a mechanic or auto body shop should not begin significant crash repairs without some form of customer authorization, but the exact rule can depend on the paperwork you signed, the shop’s policies, the insurer...
Can I qualify for forgiveness if I work for a public school but I am paid through a staffing agency?
In general, you may still be able to qualify for loan forgiveness if you work at a public school but are paid through a staffing agency, but it depends on how the employment relationship is structured and which forgivene...
What are my rights if a rideshare driver damaged my luggage and the company denied responsibility?
If a rideshare driver damaged your luggage and the rideshare company denied responsibility, you may still have options, but the available rights usually depend on the facts, the company’s terms, and Washington law. In ge...
What Should I Do If a Car Wash Damaged My Vehicle?
If a car wash damaged your vehicle, the first step is usually to document the damage as clearly as possible. Take photos and videos of the vehicle, the damaged area, the car wash equipment or bay if visible, your receipt...