Real Estate, Housing & Construction
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Can a Landlord Charge Me for Repainting After Only One Year?
In general, a landlord may try to charge a tenant for repainting after one year if the paint damage goes beyond ordinary wear and tear. But if the repainting is just to freshen up the unit because of normal use, the cost...
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...
Do I have to pay rent through Zelle if the landlord’s notice says cash only?
In Pennsylvania, the answer usually depends on the lease, any later written notices or agreements, and how your landlord has accepted rent in the past. If your lease requires a specific payment method, that term often ma...
What happens if a contractor fails to complete work by the deadline stated in the contract?
In Vermont, if a contractor does not finish work by the deadline in the contract, the late completion may be treated as a breach of contract. What happens next usually depends on the contract language, the reason for the...
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...
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...
Is it legal for a landlord to reject my service dog because the building has a no-pets policy?
In general, a landlord in Rhode Island usually cannot reject a service dog just because the building has a no-pets policy. Housing rules for assistance animals often treat service animals differently from ordinary pets,...
What Can I Do If a Store Sold Me a Defective Appliance and Will Not Take It Back?
If a store in Nebraska sold you a defective appliance and will not take it back, your options usually depend on the store’s return policy, the appliance’s condition, any warranty coverage, and what happened before and af...
What are my rights if my upstairs neighbor’s pipe burst and ruined my furniture?
If an upstairs neighbor’s pipe burst and damaged your furniture, you may have rights to seek payment for the loss, but the source of those rights depends on the facts. In Maryland, claims of this type often involve prope...
Do I have to split rental property that I owned before marriage?
In general, rental property that you owned before marriage may start out as separate property in an Oregon divorce. That means the property itself is not always split just because you are getting divorced. But the answer...
What are my rights if I received an eviction notice while hospitalized and missed the deadline?
If you were hospitalized and missed an eviction deadline, you may still have options, but the available relief depends on the type of notice, what stage the eviction is in, and whether you can show a legally recognized r...
Can my landlord in Alabama evict me with only a handwritten note taped to my door?
In general, a landlord in Alabama usually cannot complete an eviction just by taping a handwritten note to your door. A handwritten note may be a warning, a request to leave, or an informal attempt to communicate, but ev...
Can a landlord give an eviction notice for parking in the wrong spot twice?
In West Virginia, a landlord may be able to give an eviction notice for repeated parking violations, but it usually depends on the lease, the parking rules, and whether the tenant was given proper notice before the landl...
Can a Repair Shop Sell My Car If I Do Not Pay the Invoice?
In Alaska, a repair shop may sometimes have a legal right to keep a vehicle until a repair bill is paid, and in some situations it may be able to pursue the vehicle through a lien or other collection process. Whether a s...
How do I respond to a cure-or-quit notice for having too many guests?
If you received a cure-or-quit notice in Massachusetts because your landlord says you have too many guests, the first step is usually to read the notice carefully and keep a copy. A cure-or-quit notice is generally a wri...