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My Car Was Repossessed With My Personal Belongings Inside — How Do I Get Them Back?
If your car was repossessed in Georgia and your personal belongings were still inside, the lender or repossession company usually must allow you a reasonable opportunity to recover non-car items. In general, a repossessi...
What happens if my spouse refuses to sign a quitclaim deed after divorce?
In Connecticut, what happens next usually depends on what your divorce judgment, separation agreement, or property orders say about the home and the title transfer. A quitclaim deed is often used to transfer one spouse’s...
What Are My Rights if Firestone’s $2,000 Repair Failed After a Few Months?
If a Firestone repair cost about $2,000 and then failed after only a few months, you may have several possible consumer-protection and warranty-related concerns under Florida law, depending on the facts. In general, a re...
Is it legal for a used car dealer to sell me a car with a bad transmission and say it was sold as-is?
In New York, a used car dealer may often sell a vehicle “as-is,” but that label does not automatically excuse every problem with the car. In general, an as-is sale means the dealer is trying to limit warranty obligations...
Can I fight an eviction notice if my landlord refused to accept partial rent?
In Virginia, you may be able to fight an eviction notice after a landlord refused partial rent, but it usually depends on the lease, the timing of the payment, the amount owed, and what notice the landlord gave. In gener...
Can a Storage Unit Company Auction My Stuff Without Proper Notice?
In general, a storage unit company cannot simply auction a tenant’s belongings without following the notice steps required by law and by the rental agreement. In Ohio, the details usually depend on the contract terms, ho...
Can I Throw Away My Father’s Property After He Left It at My House?
In general, you should be careful before throwing away property that belongs to your father, even if he left it at your house. Simply leaving belongings behind does not always mean the owner has given up all rights to th...
Do I have to allow my landlord to enter for inspections every month?
In Washington, a landlord usually cannot enter a rental unit whenever they want. Even when a lease allows inspections, the landlord typically must follow the state’s notice and entry rules and have a lawful reason for en...
Do I have to prove the exact time a spill appeared before I slipped?
In general, no. In a Rhode Island slip-and-fall claim, people usually do not have to prove the exact minute a spill appeared before the fall. What often matters more is whether the property owner or occupier knew, or rea...
What are my rights if a neighbor points a hidden camera through my window?
If you are in Tennessee and believe a neighbor is using a hidden camera to look through your window, you may have several possible privacy-related concerns, depending on exactly what is happening. In general, people have...
Can I Protect My Interest in My Father’s House if There Was No Will in Illinois?
If your father died in Illinois without a will, his property is usually handled under Illinois intestacy law. That means the house may pass according to state law rather than according to informal family expectations or...
What happens if my landlord removes my access to laundry facilities mid-lease?
If a landlord removes your access to laundry facilities in the middle of a lease, the issue may be treated as a change in the services or amenities promised when you rented the unit. In general, what happens next depends...
What are my rights if an online retailer refuses to refund a returned item worth $300?
If an online retailer refuses to refund a returned item, your rights usually depend on the retailer’s posted return policy, what was promised at checkout, the condition of the item, and whether the retailer actually rece...
Is it legal for my landlord to shut off water after giving me an eviction notice?
In Nevada, a landlord generally cannot use a utility shutoff, including water, as a self-help way to force a tenant out after giving an eviction notice. An eviction notice is only the start of the legal process. By itsel...
Do I have to pay for services that were performed incorrectly and caused more damage?
In California, the answer is often “it depends.” If a service provider performed work incorrectly and caused additional damage, you may have arguments that you should not have to pay the full amount, or that you may be e...