Real Estate, Housing & Construction
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What are my rights if my landlord refuses to return my security deposit within 30 days?
In Illinois, a landlord’s obligations about returning a security deposit can depend on the type of tenancy, the lease terms, the reason the deposit was withheld, and whether the landlord followed the proper notice requir...
Do I have to pay a locksmith who damaged my door during the job?
In general, whether you have to pay a locksmith who damaged your door during the job depends on the facts, the agreement you made, and whether the damage was part of the work you authorized or the result of careless work...
What happens if my security camera captures audio of guests talking in my living room?
In California, the fact that a security camera captures audio in a living room can raise privacy and consent issues, especially if guests did not know they were being recorded. In general, California is known for strict...
How do I respond to a 10-day notice to quit for a noise complaint I disagree with?
If you receive a 10-day notice to quit in Georgia for a noise complaint and you disagree with it, the first step is usually to read the notice carefully and preserve every detail. A notice like this may be the landlord’s...
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 happens if a dealership adds fees after I agreed on a price?
In general, if a dealership adds fees after you thought you had agreed on a price, the result depends on what was actually agreed to, what was written down, and whether you had already signed a final contract. In South C...
What happens if a contractor used cheaper materials than what was listed in our written agreement?
If a contractor used cheaper materials than what your written agreement called for, the situation is often treated as a possible contract dispute, and sometimes also as a consumer-protection issue, depending on the facts...
How do I handle a landlord who is charging me for utilities I never used?
If a landlord is charging you for utilities you believe you never used, the first step is usually to review your lease and any utility addendum closely. In general, the lease should explain which utilities you are respon...
How do I get my deposit back from a landlord who claims excessive cleaning costs?
If a landlord in Indiana says they kept part or all of your deposit for excessive cleaning, the first step is usually to ask for a clear, written explanation of the charges and any supporting documentation. In general, y...
What happens if a contractor put a lien on my house even though I paid the general contractor in full?
In Minnesota, a lien filed by a contractor or subcontractor after you paid the general contractor in full can still create a serious title problem, but payment to the general contractor does not always end every lien cla...
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...
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...
Can a landlord send an old security deposit to the state if they cannot find my forwarding address?
In Ohio, a landlord usually does not simply “send” an old security deposit to the state just because they cannot find a tenant’s forwarding address. In general, the question turns on Ohio landlord-tenant law, what notice...
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...
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...