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What are my rights if a used car dealer sold me a truck with undisclosed flood damage?
If you bought a used truck in Alabama and later learned it had flood damage that was not disclosed, you may have several possible legal and practical options depending on the facts. In general, buyers may have claims if...
Can I Stop Payment on a Check to a Contractor Who Did Bad Work?
In general, you may be able to stop payment on a check to a contractor, but whether that is a good or lawful option depends on the facts, your agreement, and Hawaii law. A stop-payment order usually tells your bank not t...
What Should I Do if I Identified the Neighbor Who Stole My Package?
If you identified a neighbor who may have stolen your package, the safest first step is usually to avoid confronting the person directly. A heated confrontation can escalate the situation, create safety concerns, or make...
Can an HOA fine me for weeds in a backyard nobody can see?
In Arizona, an HOA may sometimes fine a homeowner for weeds in a backyard even if neighbors or the street cannot easily see the yard. Visibility is often relevant, but it is not always the only thing that matters. The an...
What are my rights if my insurance company delays my storm damage claim for two months?
If your insurance company has delayed a storm damage claim for two months, you generally have the right to expect the insurer to handle the claim in a reasonable and good-faith manner. In Alabama, as in many states, the...
What happens if a contractor damaged my roof and refuses to give insurance information?
If a contractor damaged your roof and refuses to give insurance information, you may still have options to document the damage, request payment, and try to identify the contractor’s coverage through other means. In gener...
Can I be evicted for keeping an emotional support animal after giving my landlord a doctor’s letter?
In Ohio, a landlord generally cannot evict you simply for having an emotional support animal if the animal is a legally recognized reasonable accommodation for a disability and you gave the landlord proper notice or docu...
How do I respond to an eviction notice when I am protected by a temporary restraining order against the other tenant?
If you are in Vermont and you receive an eviction notice while you are protected by a temporary restraining order (TRO) against another tenant, the first step is to look carefully at who is named in the notice, who is be...
Is it legal for an auto repair shop to charge $900 more than the written estimate without asking me first?
In North Carolina, a repair shop usually should not treat a written estimate as meaningless. In general, when a customer receives a written estimate, the amount is meant to give the customer a basis for deciding whether...
Can I Take a Small Claims Case Against a Roommate Who Left Unpaid Bills?
In Wisconsin, a small claims case may be possible if a former roommate owes you money for unpaid bills, rent-related expenses, or other shared costs and you can show a legal basis for the debt. In general, small claims c...
Can I be evicted for refusing to pay a new monthly trash fee that was not in my lease?
In West Virginia, the answer usually depends on what the lease says, how the landlord changed the charge, and whether the fee is being treated as rent or as another lease obligation. If the lease did not include a trash...
Can I cancel a timeshare contract within 10 days if I signed it while on vacation?
In general, maybe—but it depends on the contract terms and the law that applies to your purchase. A timeshare agreement signed while on vacation is often a high-pressure transaction, and many timeshare purchases include...
Can I get reimbursed if my apartment management ignored a broken window and my heating bill doubled?
In general, maybe — but it depends on the lease, the facts, and Idaho landlord-tenant rules. If a landlord or apartment manager knew about a broken window and did not repair it within a reasonable time, a tenant may some...
Do I have to pay for a repair if the issue came back within a week?
In general, whether you have to pay for a repair that failed again within a week depends on the repair agreement, what was promised, and what caused the problem to return. In Missouri, the first question is usually wheth...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a $150 application fee in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, a landlord may be able to charge an application fee, but whether a $150 fee is legal depends on the facts and on any limits that apply under state or local law. Because no source material was provided for...