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What happens if the respondent claims I am the one harassing them?
If you are involved in a Washington protection-order case and the respondent says you are the one harassing them, the court usually does not treat that claim as automatically ending your case. Instead, the judge generall...
Can my landlord charge me for breaking a lease if I left because of repeated flooding?
In New Hampshire, a landlord may sometimes try to charge a tenant for breaking a lease after the tenant leaves because of repeated flooding. But whether those charges are enforceable usually depends on the lease, the con...
Do I have to keep paying my loans while my forgiveness application is under review?
In general, you may still have to keep making payments while a loan forgiveness application is being reviewed, unless the loan program or servicer has placed your account into an approved pause, deferment, forbearance, a...
Is it legal for my spouse to stop paying rent on our apartment after moving out?
In Hawaii, the answer usually depends on whose name is on the lease, what the lease says, and whether the spouse who moved out is still legally responsible for the rent. If both spouses signed the lease, moving out by it...
Do I have to pay filing fees for a harassment protection order in Washington?
In Washington, the filing fee question for a harassment protection order often depends on the type of order, the court handling the request, and the facts of the situation. In general, people looking for a harassment pro...
What happens if a contractor never pulled permits and the city fines me $1,500?
If a contractor did work without pulling the required permits and the city fined you, the homeowner is often the person the city looks to first in New Hampshire. That can be true even if the contractor was the one who fa...
What are my rights if my landlord refuses to fix a broken heater in winter?
In New Hampshire, a broken heater in winter can raise serious habitability concerns, especially if the apartment becomes unsafe or unlivable. In general, landlords are expected to keep rental housing in a condition that...
Can my landlord charge me for replacing blinds that broke due to normal wear and tear?
In general, a landlord in Missouri may be able to charge a tenant for damage that goes beyond ordinary use, but not for normal wear and tear. Whether broken blinds count as wear and tear or tenant-caused damage usually d...
How do I handle an Alabama eviction notice if I already paid the rent with a money order?
If you already paid the rent with a money order and still received an eviction notice in Alabama, the first step is usually to stay calm and gather proof of payment. A money order can be useful evidence, but the key issu...
Do I have to split rental property purchased before marriage but paid from joint funds?
In Rhode Island, the answer is often: maybe, but not automatically. Property bought before marriage is commonly viewed differently from property acquired during marriage, but the way the property was paid for, maintained...
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...
Is it legal for a landlord to keep both a cleaning fee and a security deposit for the same issue?
In general, a landlord may not be able to charge two separate amounts for the exact same damage, cleaning, or lease violation if that would amount to a double recovery. But whether a landlord can keep both a cleaning fee...
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...
Can a Landlord Charge Me Late Fees When the Rent Portal Was Down?
In general, a landlord may be able to charge late fees if rent is not paid on time, but the answer can depend on the lease, the payment methods the landlord made available, and the reason the portal was unavailable. In O...
Can I cancel a timeshare contract within 10 days if I signed it while on vacation?
In general, maybe—but it depends on the contract terms and the law that applies to your purchase. A timeshare agreement signed while on vacation is often a high-pressure transaction, and many timeshare purchases include...