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Do I have to keep paying my loans while my forgiveness application is under review?
In general, you may still have to keep making payments while a loan forgiveness application is being reviewed, unless the loan program or servicer has placed your account into an approved pause, deferment, forbearance, a...
What are my rights if an online retailer refuses to refund a returned item worth $300?
If an online retailer refuses to refund a returned item, your rights usually depend on the retailer’s posted return policy, what was promised at checkout, the condition of the item, and whether the retailer actually rece...
How do I modify an antiharassment order to add my new address after I moved?
In Washington, if you moved and need your new address reflected in an antiharassment order, the usual starting point is to review the order and any related court paperwork to see how the court handled address confidentia...
Do I have to include my spouse’s income for income based student loan payments?
In general, whether you must include a spouse’s income for income-based student loan payments depends on the repayment plan, how the loan servicer counts household income, and whether you file taxes jointly or separately...
What happens if my car was totaled but I still owe $7,000 more than the insurance payout?
If your car is totaled and the insurance payment is $7,000 less than what you still owe, you usually still remain responsible for the remaining loan balance unless another source covers that gap. In general, an insurer p...
What are my rights if the landlord accepted rent after the eviction notice deadline passed?
In general, if a landlord accepts rent after an eviction notice deadline has passed, that acceptance may affect the eviction process. In some situations, taking rent can be treated as waiving the default or as evidence t...
How do I handle a credit card company reopening a dispute after I thought the chargeback was final?
If a credit card company reopens a dispute after you believed the chargeback was final, the first step is usually to read every notice carefully and confirm what changed. In general, a payment dispute can be reopened if...
Can my landlord evict me for paying rent two days late once after three years in the apartment?
In New Jersey, a landlord may not automatically be able to evict a tenant just because rent was paid two days late one time after years of paying on time. In general, eviction depends on the lease, the reason for the lat...
How do I divide debt from a failed business during divorce?
In a Nebraska divorce, debt from a failed business is usually handled as part of the overall property and debt division process. That means the court may look at who incurred the debt, when it was incurred, what it was u...
Do I have to send a cease and desist letter before suing for online defamation in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, you usually do not have to send a cease and desist letter before filing a lawsuit for online defamation. In general, a defamation claim does not have a universal legal requirement that you first demand a...
How do I know if a voicemail message counts as consent to record the rest of a call?
In general, a voicemail message does not automatically count as consent to record the rest of a live phone call. Whether it counts usually depends on what the speaker actually said, whether the statement clearly allowed...
How do I cancel a subscription that requires calling during limited hours?
In general, if a subscription company says you can cancel only by calling during limited hours, the main issue is making sure your cancellation request is clearly delivered and documented. The safest approach is usually...
Is it legal for a former friend to keep posting my address online after I blocked them?
In Washington, repeatedly posting someone’s home address online after being blocked may raise legal concerns, but whether it is unlawful depends on the facts. In general, the law may treat this kind of conduct differentl...
I Bought a Used Car “As Is” and the Transmission Failed the Next Day — Any Recourse?
In Michigan, an “as is” used-car sale usually means the buyer accepts the vehicle in its current condition and the seller is generally not promising that the car is mechanically sound. So if the transmission failed the n...
Do I have to pay late fees listed on a pay-or-quit notice before the deadline?
In Pennsylvania, whether you have to pay late fees listed on a pay-or-quit notice before the deadline usually depends on the lease, the type of fee, and whether the fee is legally enforceable. A pay-or-quit notice is gen...