Real Estate, Housing & Construction
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How do I handle a home warranty company that keeps sending contractors but never fixes my AC?
If a home warranty company keeps sending contractors but your air conditioner still is not fixed, the first step is usually to document everything carefully. Keep copies of your warranty contract, repair requests, contra...
Can a Landlord Charge Me for Cleaning When I Left the Place Spotless?
In Texas, a landlord may sometimes charge for cleaning after you move out, but that usually depends on the lease, the condition of the unit, and how the landlord characterizes the charge. If you left the place truly clea...
What happens if my parked car was hit in my apartment lot and the complex has camera footage?
If your parked car was hit in an apartment lot in New Hampshire and the complex has camera footage, that footage may help show what happened, who was involved, and whether the other driver can be identified. In general,...
Is It Legal for a Store to Refuse Cash Payments?
In general, a store in Virginia may be able to refuse cash payments, but the answer often depends on the type of business, the store’s policies, and any laws that apply to the specific transaction. For many everyday reta...
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...
Can a contractor demand additional payment after the project is finished?
In general, a contractor may ask for additional payment after a project is finished, but that does not automatically mean the homeowner or customer must pay it. Whether the demand is valid usually depends on the contract...
Can my landlord evict me for a bounced rent check if I replaced it within 24 hours?
In Maine, a bounced rent check can create a serious rent-payment issue, but whether it leads to eviction usually depends on the lease terms, the landlord’s actions, and the facts surrounding the replacement payment. Repl...
How do I handle harassment from a former dating partner if there was no domestic relationship?
If a former dating partner is harassing you, the fact that there was no domestic relationship does not necessarily mean you have no legal options. In Washington, the available options often depend on what the person is d...
My neighbor’s fence blocks the only sunlight to my garden. Is there anything I can do?
In Massachusetts, a neighbor’s fence blocking sunlight to a garden is not automatically a legal violation. In general, property owners are allowed to use their land, including putting up fences, unless a local rule, ease...
Is it legal for an apartment to charge a mandatory valet trash fee I never agreed to?
In general, an apartment complex may charge a valet trash fee if the fee was part of your lease, a lease addendum, or another agreement you accepted. If you never agreed to the fee, the main question is usually whether t...
Is it legal for a landlord to require a 60-day notice when my lease says 30 days?
In Tennessee, the answer often depends on the exact wording of the lease, any renewal or notice provisions, and whether both sides agreed to the term being used. In general, a landlord cannot simply change a written leas...
Can an HOA tow my car from my driveway because the registration sticker is expired?
In Florida, an HOA may sometimes be able to have a car towed from a driveway if the vehicle is violating the community’s recorded rules, parking restrictions, or property-use requirements. An expired registration sticker...
Is it legal for a landlord to give me an eviction notice because I complained about mold?
In Arizona, a landlord usually cannot lawfully evict a tenant simply for making a good-faith complaint about mold or another housing condition. In general, tenant complaints about habitability problems may be protected a...
Can I return a car if I discover undisclosed frame damage?
If you discover undisclosed frame damage after buying a car in Colorado, you may have legal options, but there is not a simple automatic right to return the vehicle in every situation. What matters usually depends on the...
Can a Landlord Refuse Repairs on Essential Appliances?
In general, a landlord may not be able to simply ignore or refuse repairs for an essential appliance if the appliance is part of the rental’s required habitability or was promised in the lease. Whether a landlord has a d...