Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Can a collection agency report the same debt twice under different company names?
In general, a collection agency should not be able to make a debt look like two separate debts just by using different company names. If the same account is being reported more than once, that may be a sign of duplicate...
Can a Store Ban Me After I Disputed a Chargeback?
Yes, a store can often ban a customer after a chargeback, but the answer depends on the facts and the type of business involved. In general, private stores have broad discretion to decide who they will serve, unless a ba...
What are my rights if the other driver left the scene but I got their license plate number?
If the other driver left the scene after a crash and you got the license plate number, that information may be very important. In general, a license plate can help law enforcement, insurers, and sometimes civil claims id...
How do I sue a cleaning service that stole items from my home?
If a cleaning service took items from your home, the situation may involve both a civil claim and, in some cases, a police report. In general, a person or business that enters your home to provide cleaning services is st...
How do I handle a notice to quit for alleged drug activity by a guest I barely know?
If you receive a notice to quit in Minnesota that says a guest you barely know was involved in drug activity, take it seriously right away. A notice to quit is often the first step in a landlord’s effort to end a tenancy...
What happens if my credit card dispute is rejected without investigation?
If a credit card dispute is rejected without investigation, it usually means the card issuer decided not to change the charge or issue a provisional credit based on the information it had at that time. In general, that d...
Missouri Rear-End Car Accident With No Brake Lights: Am I At Fault and Do I Need a Lawyer?
In Missouri, a rear-end crash is often treated as a question of negligence, but fault is not always automatic. If the vehicle in front had no brake lights, that fact may matter a lot because it can affect whether the dri...
Can I Sue a Neighbor Whose Tree Fell on My Fence?
In Oklahoma, you may sometimes be able to seek payment from a neighbor if their tree fell on your fence, but the answer usually depends on why the tree fell and whether the neighbor was negligent. If a healthy tree fell...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee if the service provider rescheduled multiple times?
In general, maybe not—but it depends on the contract, the provider’s policies, and what happened before the cancellation. If a service provider repeatedly changed the appointment date or time, that may affect whether a c...
Can an apartment complex charge pet fees for a visiting dog that stayed one weekend?
In Colorado, an apartment complex may sometimes try to charge a pet fee for a visiting dog, but whether that charge is allowed usually depends on the lease, the community rules, and what exactly the fee is meant to cover...
Can I get student loan forgiveness if I have worked for a nonprofit hospital for 9 years?
Maybe, but it depends on the loan program, your employer status, your payment history, and whether your past service and payments meet the program rules. In general, working for a nonprofit hospital can be relevant to ce...
What are my rights if a brokerage account was reported as abandoned even though I still receive statements?
If a brokerage account was reported as abandoned even though you still receive statements, that may raise questions about whether the account was actually inactive or whether the brokerage followed the proper abandonment...
Is it legal for a waiver to block my claim after a zipline harness failed?
In South Dakota, a signed waiver may affect an injury claim after a zipline harness failure, but it usually does not automatically end the analysis. Whether the waiver is enforceable often depends on what the form said,...
What are my rights if I was burned by hot coffee because the lid was not attached correctly?
If you were burned by hot coffee because the lid was not attached correctly, you may have a potential claim under Maryland personal injury or product liability principles, depending on what caused the injury and who may...
How do I dispute an auto repair bill when the shop replaced parts I never authorized?
If an auto repair shop in Florida replaced parts you never authorized, you may have a basis to dispute the bill, but the best response depends on what you approved, what the shop documented, and whether the parts were tr...