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Can my landlord evict me for rent I withheld after sewage backed up into my apartment?
In California, a sewage backup in an apartment can raise serious habitability concerns. In general, landlords must provide rental housing that is fit to live in, and major plumbing or sewage problems may affect that obli...
Can a Repair Shop Charge Storage Fees During a Billing Dispute?
In Indiana, a repair shop may sometimes try to charge storage fees while a billing dispute is ongoing, but whether those charges are allowed usually depends on the repair contract, any posted policies, the timing of the...
How do I take a pet boarding facility to court if my pet was injured in their care?
If your pet was injured while being boarded, you may be able to bring a civil claim against the facility, depending on the facts and the evidence. In Wyoming, as in many states, the legal theory might involve negligence,...
Can a broken apartment door lead to a felony under Minn. Stat. 609.595?
In Minnesota, a broken apartment door can sometimes be part of a felony property-damage charge, but not every broken door leads to a felony. Under Minn. Stat. 609.595, the legal issue usually turns on whether the damage...
What Are My Rights If a Pawn Shop Lost My Item?
If a pawn shop lost your item in Nebraska, you may have rights based on your pawn contract, store policies, and general state consumer or property law principles. In many situations, the central issue is whether the pawn...
Do I have to leave by the end of a 30-day notice if I have nowhere else to go?
In Oregon, a 30-day notice usually means the landlord is telling you that the tenancy is ending, but it does not always mean you must move out immediately on day 30 without any further process. In many situations, the la...
Can I sue a daycare if my child was injured because staff left kids unsupervised?
In general, a parent may be able to bring a legal claim against a daycare if a child was injured and the injury may have been caused by inadequate supervision. In Wyoming, as in other states, the basic question is usuall...
Can I keep the house in an equitable distribution divorce if the mortgage is only in my spouse’s name?
In California, the fact that the mortgage is only in your spouse’s name does not by itself decide who gets the house in a divorce. California is a community property state, so the court usually looks at when the home was...
What are my rights if my landlord increases rent in the middle of my lease term?
In Colorado, a landlord usually cannot raise the rent in the middle of a fixed-term lease unless the lease itself allows that kind of increase or the tenant agrees to a change. A written lease often sets the rent amount...
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...
My Neighbor’s Construction Cracked My Wall — Who Pays for Repairs?
In California, who pays for a cracked wall from a neighbor’s construction usually depends on what caused the damage and who was legally responsible for it. In general, if the construction activity caused the crack, the n...
My Landlord Says My Moldy Bathroom Is “Just Condensation” — Can I Break the Lease?
In Oklahoma, a moldy bathroom can sometimes be a serious habitability issue, but whether you can break a lease usually depends on the facts, the lease terms, and how the problem is handled after notice. A landlord may sa...
Can my landlord evict me for having a pet that was approved verbally but not in writing?
In New Jersey, a landlord may try to evict a tenant for having a pet if the lease prohibits pets or requires written approval and that approval was never documented. But whether an eviction can succeed usually depends on...
What happens if my package is stolen after being marked delivered?
If a package is marked delivered but later appears stolen, the next steps usually depend on where it was delivered, who owned the package at that point, and what the seller, carrier, or payment provider’s policies say. I...
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...