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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...
What are my rights if a new owner gives me an eviction notice right after buying the building?
In Illinois, a new owner does not automatically erase a tenant’s rights just because the property was sold. In general, if you already had a lawful right to live in the unit under a lease or other rental agreement, that...
What are my rights if a contractor recorded our payment dispute and threatened to use it against me?
In California, a situation like this may raise privacy, harassment, contract, and evidence issues, but the exact rights depend on what was recorded, how it was recorded, where it happened, and what was said or threatened...
Do I have to pay for pest control if roaches were in the apartment before I moved in?
In general, whether you have to pay for pest control in Michigan depends on your lease, the condition of the apartment when you moved in, and whether the infestation was present before you took possession. If roaches wer...
Can I sue after a dog knocked me down and I tore my shoulder?
In Maine, a dog-related injury claim may be possible if the dog’s owner or keeper was legally responsible for the incident and your shoulder injury was caused by the dog knocking you down. In general, the key issues are...
What are my rights if my Alabama landlord refuses to fix the air conditioning during a heatwave?
In Alabama, a tenant may have legal rights when a landlord refuses to repair broken air conditioning, but the exact rights can depend on the lease, the condition of the unit, and the seriousness of the heat-related dange...
What are my rights if I signed a waiver without reading it carefully?
In general, signing a waiver does not automatically mean you lose every legal right connected to the situation. In Idaho, as in many states, a signed waiver may be treated as evidence that you agreed to its terms, even i...
Do I have to leave if the landlord says the lease will not be renewed but I never got court papers?
In Mississippi, the answer usually depends on whether your rental term has actually ended and whether the landlord is trying to remove you the right way. If your lease is ending and the landlord has given proper notice t...
Can a Contractor Work Without a Permit and Still Charge Me?
In general, a contractor may not be allowed to do certain work without the permits that the law or local code requires, but whether they can still charge you depends on the facts, the contract, and Utah law. A permit iss...
Do I have to split rental property that I owned before marriage?
In general, rental property that you owned before marriage may start out as separate property in an Oregon divorce. That means the property itself is not always split just because you are getting divorced. But the answer...
How do I handle a notice to vacate when the landlord says their family is moving in?
If you receive a notice to vacate because your landlord says a family member is moving in, the first step is to read the notice carefully and keep a copy. In Nebraska, the exact rules can depend on the type of tenancy, t...
Can my landlord charge me for repainting after normal wear and tear?
In Wisconsin, a landlord generally cannot charge a tenant for ordinary wear and tear that happens from normal living. Repainting that is needed only because the walls have aged, faded, or show minor scuffs from regular u...
How do I handle divorce if we own property in two different states?
If you and your spouse own property in two different states, the divorce usually becomes a little more complicated, but it is still a common issue. In general, the divorce court in your case may be able to divide marital...
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,...
Is it legal for a body shop to charge storage fees while waiting on insurance approval?
In general, a body shop in Kentucky may be able to charge storage fees while a vehicle is waiting on insurance approval, but whether the charges are lawful usually depends on the repair agreement, notice given to the veh...