Real Estate, Housing & Construction
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What happens if my loan servicer counted my qualifying payments wrong after the account transfer?
If a loan servicer counted your qualifying payments wrong after an account transfer, the main issue is usually that your account history may need to be reviewed and corrected. In general, a transfer does not erase prior...
Can I file a personal injury claim if I slipped on spilled soda at a grocery store and hurt my wrist?
In California, a grocery store slip-and-fall injury may sometimes lead to a personal injury claim if the store’s negligence played a role in the fall. A spilled soda by itself does not automatically mean the store is leg...
What are my rights if my landlord issued an eviction notice after I called the health department?
In Kansas, a landlord generally cannot use the eviction process as retaliation just because a tenant complained about housing conditions or contacted a housing or health authority. If the notice came soon after you repor...
Can I Get My Money Back If a Vacation Rental Was Nothing Like the Listing?
Yes, you may be able to get some or all of your money back if a vacation rental was materially different from the listing, but the answer depends on the facts, the booking terms, and what proof you have. In general, a re...
My Storage Unit Auctioned My Stuff After Sending Notices to the Wrong Email — What Can I Do?
If a storage facility auctioned your belongings after sending notices to the wrong email address, there may be legal issues, but the answer depends heavily on the lease terms, the notice method used, and Georgia law. In...
What happens if my spouse destroys text messages that matter to the divorce case?
In an Alaska divorce case, if a spouse destroys text messages that may be important, the court may treat that as a serious evidence issue. In general, courts expect both sides to preserve potentially relevant information...
Bought a car from a small dealer in Georgia and now the temp tag is expired with no title in sight. What are my options?
If you bought a car from a small dealer in Georgia and the temporary tag has expired while the title still has not arrived, that can be frustrating and stressful. In general, the situation may involve both vehicle title...
Can my landlord require renters insurance halfway through the lease?
In Georgia, a landlord may be able to require renters insurance halfway through a lease, but the answer usually depends on the lease language, any amendments, and whether the landlord has the legal right to change the re...
How do I deal with a rental car company charging me for fuel when I returned it full?
If a rental car company charged you for fuel after you believe you returned the car full, the first step is usually to gather proof. That may include the rental agreement, the return receipt, photos or video of the fuel...
What happens if I paid a contractor in cash and they deny receiving it?
If you paid a contractor in cash and they later deny receiving it, the dispute usually turns on proof. In general, the person claiming payment may need some evidence showing that the money was actually handed over, and t...
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...
Can I file an antiharassment protection order in Washington if my neighbor keeps yelling threats at me from the driveway?
In Washington, a person may be able to ask for an antiharassment protection order if another person engages in a course of conduct that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses them and that conduct serves no legitimate or...
What are my rights if a used car dealer sold me a truck with undisclosed flood damage?
If you bought a used truck in Alabama and later learned it had flood damage that was not disclosed, you may have several possible legal and practical options depending on the facts. In general, buyers may have claims if...
Can a landlord deny my application because I had an eviction case that was dismissed?
In general, a landlord in North Dakota may be able to deny a rental application because of a dismissed eviction case, but the answer often depends on what the landlord is using as the reason and whether any fair housing...
Can my landlord charge extra for using the parking lot overnight?
In Kansas, the answer usually depends on the lease, any written parking rules, and whether the parking space is included in your rental agreement. In general, a landlord may be able to charge extra for overnight parking...