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Do I have to call the police if I discover a hidden camera in an Airbnb rental?
If you discover a hidden camera in an Airbnb rental in New York, you generally are not legally required in every situation to call the police just because you found it. But in many cases, contacting law enforcement may b...
Can a contractor put a lien on my house if I already paid the general contractor in full?
In general, yes, a contractor or subcontractor may still try to file a lien against a homeowner’s property even if the homeowner already paid the general contractor in full. The key issue is often not just whether you pa...
What are my rights if my neighbor’s tree fell and damaged my car during a storm?
If your neighbor’s tree fell on your car during a storm in Washington, your rights often depend on why the tree fell and who may be legally responsible for the damage. In general, a storm alone does not automatically mak...
Can a Landlord Charge Me for Replacing Appliances That Were Already Old?
In Wisconsin, a landlord may be able to charge a tenant for appliance damage in some situations, but the answer usually depends on why the appliance needed replacement, what the lease says, and whether the appliance was...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee for a home security contract if the system never worked?
In general, maybe not—but it depends on the contract, what “never worked” means, and what happened after installation. If a home security system was never functional, you may have arguments that the company failed to pro...
What happens if my renters insurance says my stolen laptop is not covered because my roommate left the door unlocked?
In Georgia, a renters insurance company may deny or limit a theft claim if it believes the loss falls within a policy exclusion or if the facts do not meet the policy’s coverage terms. If the insurer says your stolen lap...
What are my rights if my car insurance company says my accident claim is worth less than the repair estimate?
If your car insurance company says your accident claim is worth less than the repair estimate, that usually means the insurer is questioning some part of the repair bill, the damage estimate, or the value of the loss. In...
What happens if a roommate secretly installed a camera in our shared bathroom?
If a roommate secretly installed a camera in a shared bathroom, that can raise serious legal and safety concerns in Texas. In general, a bathroom is one of the most private places in a home, and secretly recording people...
Do I have to leave after a 60-day notice if I just renewed my lease online?
In Montana, the answer depends on what the online renewal says, whether the landlord had the legal right to end or decline renewal, and whether the lease is actually in effect for a new term. In general, if a tenant and...
What happens if an eviction notice was served to my teenage child while I was at work?
In New Hampshire, what happens next usually depends on who was actually served, how the notice was delivered, and whether the child was old enough to understand and relay the paper to you. In general, an eviction notice...
Can my landlord evict me for having a camera doorbell outside my apartment?
In Wyoming, a landlord may be able to challenge or remove a camera doorbell if it violates the lease, building rules, or property policies, but eviction is usually not automatic just because a tenant installed one. The a...
My storage unit had water damage and they say insurance was “required” but never explained. Who is responsible?
In Texas, responsibility for water damage in a storage unit usually depends on several things at once: the rental agreement, any insurance requirement in the contract, what caused the water damage, and whether the facili...
Can I sue a landlord if my child got lead poisoning from peeling paint in the apartment?
In general, a tenant may be able to bring a claim against a landlord if a child was harmed by lead paint in an apartment, but the answer depends heavily on the facts, the lease, the condition of the property, notice to t...
Is it legal for a store employee to say I cannot take photos of the hazard after I fell?
In general, a store employee may tell you not to take photos, but that does not always mean you have no right to document the scene. In South Dakota, the answer can depend on where you are standing, who owns or controls...
What Can I Do If a Repair Technician Damaged My Home?
If a repair technician damaged your home, you may have several general options depending on what happened, what you can prove, and whether the technician was independent, employed by a company, or hired directly by you....