Real Estate, Housing & Construction
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Is it legal for an apartment complex to charge me $85 every month for valet trash I never agreed to?
In Arizona, whether an apartment complex may charge a monthly valet trash fee usually depends on the lease, any addenda, and whether the fee was clearly disclosed before you signed. In general, landlords and property man...
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...
Is it legal for a dealership to charge a document fee of $899?
In Colorado, a dealership may be able to charge a document fee, but whether an $899 fee is legally allowed depends on several factors, including how the fee is disclosed, what it is for, and whether the dealer is followi...
How do I dispute a $980 charge from a hotel that claimed I smoked in a non-smoking room?
If a hotel charged you $980 for allegedly smoking in a non-smoking room, the dispute usually turns on the hotel’s terms, the evidence it has, and whether the charge was authorized. In general, hotels may impose smoking f...
What are my rights if a hotel overcharges me for minibar items I did not use?
If a hotel in Hawaii charges you for minibar items you did not use, you may have the right to dispute the charge and ask the hotel to correct the bill. In general, hotels should bill guests accurately for items actually...
How do I get a refund from a travel booking site that charged me twice for the same hotel room?
If a travel booking site charged you twice for the same hotel room, the first step is usually to gather proof of both charges and contact the booking site right away. In many situations, duplicate charges are billing err...
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...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee to a wedding venue after they changed the date availability?
In Kansas, the answer usually depends on the written contract, the venue’s policies, and the reason the date changed. If the venue changed its own availability and could no longer host your wedding on the agreed date, th...
A package locker malfunctioned and my package disappeared. Is the apartment complex responsible?
In Virginia, an apartment complex may be responsible for a missing package only in some situations, and the answer usually depends on the lease, the property’s rules, who controlled the locker system, and what caused the...
What happens if my landlord sold the building and the new owner says my lease no longer counts?
In North Carolina, a sale of rental property does not usually erase a valid lease just because ownership changed. In general, the new owner steps into the shoes of the old landlord and takes the property subject to exist...
Do I Have to Pay a Contractor Who Never Pulled the Required Permit?
In general, a contractor’s failure to pull a required permit can create serious problems, but it does not automatically mean you do not owe any money. In Rhode Island, the answer often depends on the contract language, t...
Can I break my lease if my neighbor is constantly making loud noise late at night?
In Maryland, loud late-night neighbor noise may sometimes be a serious rental problem, but it does not automatically let a tenant break a lease without risk. In general, the answer depends on how severe the noise is, whe...
What are my rights if my landlord gave me notice for unpaid rent but never fixed the broken furnace?
If you are in North Dakota and your landlord gave you notice about unpaid rent, the first question is usually whether the rent is actually overdue and whether the landlord has followed the lease and any required notice p...
What happens if someone sends me 40 unwanted texts after I told them to stop contacting me?
If someone keeps sending you unwanted texts after you clearly told them to stop, that can be more than just annoying. In general, repeated texting after a clear request to stop may support legal claims or other remedies,...
Can a landlord make me pay for pest control when roaches were already in the apartment before I moved in?
In Utah, the answer usually depends on the lease, the facts, and who is responsible for the infestation. If roaches were already present before you moved in, a landlord generally may have difficulty shifting pest-control...