Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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What happens if a repair shop charges storage fees without notifying me?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop that charges storage fees without telling you first may face a dispute over whether those charges are valid or collectible. In general, a business that keeps your vehicle or other property...
What are my rights if someone falsely accused my teenager of a crime on Snapchat?
If someone falsely accused your teenager of a crime on Snapchat, you may have several possible concerns, depending on what was posted, who saw it, and whether it caused harm. In general, false statements that accuse a pe...
Can I recover lost wages if I missed two weeks of work after a crash?
In New Jersey, you may be able to recover lost wages after a crash if the missed work was caused by injuries from the crash and the wage loss can be documented. In general, lost wages are part of the financial harm that...
Can I sue for diminished value after my repaired car now has an accident history?
In general, possibly yes, but it depends on the facts, the insurance coverage involved, and Utah law as applied to your situation. “Diminished value” usually means the loss in a vehicle’s market value after an accident,...
What are my rights if a former friend recorded my private apology and shared it online?
If a former friend recorded your private apology and posted it online, you may have several possible legal concerns in Illinois, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, the first questions are whether yo...
Can I Break My Lease Because the Elevator Has Been Broken for Weeks?
In Maryland, a broken elevator may be a serious housing problem, but it does not automatically let a tenant break a lease. In general, the legal question is whether the problem is severe enough to make the rental unit or...
How do I handle medical liens after receiving a personal injury settlement?
After a personal injury settlement, medical liens can affect how much money you actually keep. In general, a lien is a claim that a provider, insurer, or other party may assert against part of your settlement to recover...
Is it legal for a business to claim I assumed the risk because the floor was obviously wet?
In Nevada, a business may try to argue that a customer assumed the risk if the danger was open and obvious, including a wet floor that seemed easy to notice. But that does not automatically end the issue. Whether the arg...
Do I have to include my spouse’s income for income based student loan payments?
In general, whether you must include a spouse’s income for income-based student loan payments depends on the repayment plan, how the loan servicer counts household income, and whether you file taxes jointly or separately...
Do I have to pay a parking garage ticket if the exit gate was broken and no attendant was there?
In general, you may still owe money for parking if you used a garage, but a broken exit gate and no attendant can raise questions about whether the garage can fairly enforce the charge. In Utah, the answer usually depend...
What happens if I consolidated my loans and my old qualifying payments no longer show?
If you consolidated your loans, it is common for the payment history tied to the old loans to stop showing the same way it did before. In general, consolidation creates a new loan and the older loans are paid off or repl...
My HOA Approved My Fence Then Fined Me After It Was Built — Can They Do That?
In Florida, an HOA may be able to fine a homeowner after approving a fence if the association believes the fence still violates a rule, covenant, architectural guideline, or approval condition. An earlier approval does n...
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...
What are my rights if my school promised job placement and I never got the training they advertised?
If a school in Washington promised job placement, career training, or specific program benefits and did not deliver them, you may have potential rights under consumer protection, contract, or school-specific rules, depen...
Can I use a secret recording in small claims court if it proves the repair shop lied?
In California, a secret recording may sometimes be used in small claims court if it is relevant and the court allows it. But the fact that a recording exists does not automatically mean it will be admissible or persuasiv...