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Do I have to pay for a broken appliance if it stopped working due to age?
In general, whether you have to pay for a broken appliance that stopped working due to age depends on what the appliance was, who owned it, and what agreement controlled the situation. In Indiana, as in many states, the...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee to a wedding venue after they changed the date availability?
In Kansas, the answer usually depends on the written contract, the venue’s policies, and the reason the date changed. If the venue changed its own availability and could no longer host your wedding on the agreed date, th...
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...
My neighbor’s tree drops fruit all over my driveway and attracts rats. Any legal remedy?
In California, a neighbor’s tree dropping fruit onto your driveway can sometimes lead to a legal issue, but the answer usually depends on the facts. In general, tree branches, roots, leaves, and fruit that cross a proper...
Can I Cancel a Solar Panel Contract After the Installer Delays for Months?
In general, maybe — but it depends on the contract terms, the reason for the delay, and what has happened between you and the installer since the project was signed. In Arizona, a long delay by itself does not automatica...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge an application fee and deny me without explanation in Rhode Island?
In general, yes, a landlord in Rhode Island may be allowed to charge an application fee and may also be allowed to deny an application without giving a detailed explanation. That is often true in ordinary rental screenin...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a nonrefundable move-in fee and a security deposit?
In Delaware, a landlord may be able to charge both a nonrefundable move-in fee and a security deposit, but whether that is allowed usually depends on the lease language and the applicable landlord-tenant rules. The key i...
Can my landlord keep my deposit because I didn’t give notice if the lease already ended?
In Virginia, the answer often depends on what the lease says, whether the tenancy truly ended, and whether the landlord can point to a lawful reason to keep some or all of the deposit. If the lease ended and you simply m...
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 happens if I was bitten while pet sitting for the dog owner?
If you were bitten while pet sitting for the dog owner in Colorado, what happens next usually depends on the facts, the dog’s history, who had control of the dog, and what insurance may apply. In general, a bite claim ca...
How do I handle a dog bite claim if the owner rents and does not have insurance?
If the dog’s owner rents and does not appear to have insurance, the claim is often more complicated, but it is not automatically hopeless. In Minnesota, the facts matter a lot: who owned the dog, where the bite happened,...
Can I break my lease if my neighbor is constantly making loud noise late at night?
In Maryland, loud late-night neighbor noise may sometimes be a serious rental problem, but it does not automatically let a tenant break a lease without risk. In general, the answer depends on how severe the noise is, whe...
Can a Repair Technician Break Something Else and Not Be Liable?
In general, a repair technician may be liable if they damage something else while performing a repair, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In Kentucky, as in other states, liability often turns on whether the te...
What happens if my landlord enters my apartment while I’m at work without giving me notice?
In Wisconsin, a landlord generally does not have unlimited access to a rented apartment just because the tenant is away. Even if you are at work, your apartment is still your home for legal purposes, and a landlord usual...
What are my rights if a neighbor points a hidden camera through my window?
If you are in Tennessee and believe a neighbor is using a hidden camera to look through your window, you may have several possible privacy-related concerns, depending on exactly what is happening. In general, people have...