Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Is it legal for a school to withhold my transcript because I owe an old tuition balance?
In general, a school may have some ability to withhold an official transcript if there is an unpaid tuition balance or other outstanding account balance. That said, whether the school can do so depends on the type of sch...
What are my rights if I received a 30-day notice after asking for repairs in writing?
If you are in Washington and you asked for repairs in writing, then got a 30-day notice afterward, that can raise concerns about whether the landlord is trying to end the tenancy because you asserted repair rights. In ge...
How do I get a refund for a canceled vacation rental booked online?
If a vacation rental booked online is canceled, the first place to look is the booking platform’s rules and the host’s cancellation policy. In general, those terms control whether you may receive a full refund, a partial...
How do I prove which dog bit me if two dogs were loose at the same time?
If two dogs were loose at the same time, proving which dog bit you can be difficult, but it is often possible to build a factual record from witnesses, photos, medical records, animal control reports, and other evidence....
How do I recover funds from a landscaping company that never showed up after payment?
If a landscaping company took your payment and never performed the work, you may have several possible ways to try to recover your money. In general, the best first step is to document what happened, gather your records,...
Can My HOA Tow My Car Without Warning?
In South Carolina, an HOA may sometimes have the power to tow a vehicle without giving you a personal warning first, but that usually depends on the HOA’s governing documents, community rules, and any applicable state or...
What are my rights if my loan servicer gave me wrong advice and I lost years of PSLF credit?
If a loan servicer gave you wrong advice about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and that advice caused you to lose years of qualifying payment credit, you may have several possible avenues to explore, but the exact...
What happens if a repair shop charges me for parts I did not authorize?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop generally should not add charges for parts or work that you did not authorize, but the exact answer depends on what you agreed to, what the shop disclosed, and how the repair was documente...
How do I handle a DMCA takedown notice for an AI-generated video I posted?
If you receive a DMCA takedown notice about an AI-generated video you posted, the first step is usually to stay calm and review the notice carefully. In general, a DMCA notice is a copyright complaint, not a court order....
Landlord says my emotional support animal letter is “from the internet” and denied it. What should I do?
If you are in New Jersey and your landlord says your emotional support animal, or ESA, letter is “from the internet” and refuses to accept it, the main issue is usually whether the landlord had a lawful basis to question...
My Brother Used My Name After a Car Crash — How Do I Fix the Insurance Record?
If someone used your name after a car crash, the insurance record may not be accurate, and that can create problems for coverage, claims history, or future underwriting. In general, the first goal is to identify exactly...
What are my rights if my child was injured at daycare because staff were not watching?
If a child is injured at daycare because staff were not watching, the parents or guardians may have several possible legal and practical rights, depending on what happened and what Alabama law applies. In general, a dayc...
Is it legal for a store to delete security footage after I asked them to preserve it?
In general, a store may not be free to delete security footage once it has notice that the footage may be needed in a legal dispute. But the answer depends on the facts, the type of claim, and whether the store had a cle...
What happens if my bank closes my account while a dispute investigation is still pending?
If a bank closes your account while a dispute investigation is still pending, the closure does not necessarily end the investigation. In general, a bank may still review the dispute, gather records, and decide whether an...
What happens if someone posted a false accusation in a Discord server with 300 members?
If someone posted a false accusation in a Discord server with 300 members, the main legal issue is often whether the statement can be treated as defamation under Wisconsin law. In general, a false statement shared with o...