Real Estate, Housing & Construction
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My Dentist Billed Me for Work I Never Approved — Can I Dispute It?
Yes, in general, you may be able to dispute a dental bill in Pennsylvania if you were charged for treatment you did not approve, did not receive, or did not understand would be performed. Whether a dispute succeeds often...
Can Someone Inherit a House That Sits on Land Owned by Another Family Member?
Yes, in general, a person may inherit a house even if the land underneath it is owned by another family member, but the answer depends on how ownership is structured and what the property records say. In Massachusetts, a...
What are my rights if a dog bite happened during a paid training class?
If a dog bite happens during a paid training class, you may have rights connected to personal injury law, premises liability, negligence, or sometimes contract and business liability issues. In general, the fact that the...
What happens if I accidentally overpaid my rent by $600 and the landlord won’t refund it?
If you accidentally overpaid your rent by $600 in Wisconsin and the landlord will not refund it, the issue is usually treated as a payment dispute between a tenant and a landlord. In general, if a tenant pays more than w...
What happens if a landlord refuses to add my spouse to the lease after we got married?
In Alaska, a landlord’s refusal to add your spouse to an existing lease after marriage may have several possible explanations, and the answer often depends on the lease terms, the landlord’s policies, and the facts of th...
What happens if I got a notice to vacate because the landlord wants to sell the house?
In Connecticut, a notice to vacate because the landlord wants to sell the house usually means the landlord is asking the tenant to leave so the property can be sold or prepared for sale. In general, that notice does not...
Can a landlord charge me for landscaping when I live in an apartment?
In general, a landlord in Tennessee may charge a tenant for landscaping costs if the lease clearly allows it or if the charge is part of a lawful fee structure agreed to by the tenant. In many apartment rentals, however,...
Is it legal for a landlord to serve an eviction notice on a holiday weekend in Arkansas?
In general, a landlord in Arkansas may be able to serve an eviction notice on a holiday weekend, but whether that notice is legally effective can depend on how service is done, what the lease says, and how Arkansas law t...
Is it legal for a landlord in Alabama to keep my security deposit for normal carpet wear?
In general, a landlord in Alabama usually should not keep a security deposit just because carpet shows normal wear from ordinary use. Security deposits are commonly used to cover unpaid rent, lease violations, or damage...
My roommate changed the WiFi password even though I pay half. Is that a legal issue?
In general, a roommate changing the WiFi password can be more of a housing or relationship dispute than a clear legal problem, but it may become a legal issue depending on how the internet service is set up, who is the a...
Is it legal for a mechanic to keep my car because I disputed the repair charges?
In Indiana, a mechanic may sometimes be able to keep a vehicle if the shop claims it has a legal right to hold the car for unpaid repair charges. That right is often discussed as a mechanic’s lien or possessory lien, but...
Can I sue a towing company for charging $650 after my car was parked for 20 minutes?
In Alabama, a towing charge this high may feel unreasonable, but whether you have a legal claim usually depends on the facts. The key issues are often whether the lot or property had clear tow warnings, whether the car w...
Can a Landlord Make Me Pay Rent After Finding a New Tenant?
In general, a landlord may not be able to collect the full rent from a tenant for the same time period after the unit has been rented to someone else. If a landlord finds a new tenant and starts receiving rent from that...
What happens if my landlord locks me out without going through eviction court?
In general, a landlord in New Mexico usually cannot just lock a tenant out and bypass the court eviction process. If a landlord changes the locks, shuts off access, removes the tenant’s property, or otherwise excludes th...
Can a Landlord Charge Me for Utilities From Before I Moved In?
In Pennsylvania, a landlord may sometimes try to pass through utility charges that are tied to the rental unit, but whether a tenant can be charged for utilities from before move-in usually depends on the lease, the util...