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Can I Sue a Neighbor for Loud Music Every Night?
In Montana, loud music from a neighbor every night may become a legal issue if it seriously interferes with your use and enjoyment of your home. In general, repeated noise can sometimes support a private nuisance claim,...
Do I have to pay a cancellation charge when the cleaning company canceled on me twice?
In general, if the cleaning company canceled on you twice, whether you owe a cancellation charge depends on the contract, the company’s cancellation policy, and what actually happened. If the company was the one that fai...
Is it legal for my landlord to send an eviction notice by text message only?
In Florida, a landlord’s text message may be a warning or a communication about a rental problem, but it is not always the same thing as a legally effective eviction notice. Whether a text message-only notice is valid us...
Can an apartment complex charge pet fees for a visiting dog that stayed one weekend?
In Colorado, an apartment complex may sometimes try to charge a pet fee for a visiting dog, but whether that charge is allowed usually depends on the lease, the community rules, and what exactly the fee is meant to cover...
Can I take my roommate to court for damaging shared furniture?
In general, you may be able to bring a court claim against a roommate if they damaged furniture that you own or co-own, but the result usually depends on who owned the item, how the damage happened, and what proof you ha...
Do I have to accept arbitration when a home warranty company refuses to cover my broken air conditioner?
In South Carolina, you usually have to start with the terms of the home warranty contract. Many home warranty agreements include an arbitration clause, which may require disputes to go through arbitration instead of cour...
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...
What are my rights if my ex roommate is sending threatening emails to my landlord about me?
In general, if a former roommate is sending threatening or harassing emails to your landlord about you, you may have several possible concerns at once: harassment, interference with your housing, and possible defamation...
What happens if a gym sends my account to collections after I moved and could not use the location?
If a gym in Georgia sends your account to collections after you moved and could not use the location, the account may still be treated as an unpaid debt unless the contract, cancellation rules, or the facts give you a de...
What are my rights if my landlord gave me a 7-day notice for damage I did not cause?
If you are in Kansas and your landlord gives you a 7-day notice demanding payment or saying you are responsible for damage you did not cause, the most important point is that a notice is not the same thing as proof. In g...
Can a landlord deny me housing because of my credit score alone?
In general, a landlord may consider your credit score when screening rental applicants, but the answer depends on the facts and on whether any fair housing or consumer credit rules apply. A credit score by itself is not...
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...
How do I handle finding a camera disguised as a phone charger in a vacation rental?
Finding a camera disguised as a phone charger in a vacation rental can be alarming, and in Georgia it may raise both privacy and criminal-law concerns depending on the facts. In general, the safest first steps are to avo...
Do I have to respond in writing to an eviction notice before the landlord files in court?
In Mississippi, you may not always have to send a written response to an eviction notice before the landlord files in court. In general, many eviction notices are simply a landlord’s way of starting the process, and the...
Can a Hotel Charge a Smoking Fee If I Never Smoked?
In general, a hotel may charge a smoking fee if it believes a room, balcony, or other hotel area was smoked in or smelled like smoke, even if the guest says they never smoked. The key issue is usually not only whether th...