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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...
What happens if the judge denies my temporary order but schedules a full hearing?
In Washington, if a judge denies a temporary order but still schedules a full hearing, it usually means the court is not granting short-term emergency or interim relief right now, but the underlying request is still movi...
What are my rights if my fiancé understated their income before I signed?
If your fiancé understated their income before you signed a document, your rights in North Dakota will usually depend on what you signed, what the income statement was used for, and whether the understatement was a mista...
What happens if the dog that bit me was off leash but the owner says it was provoked?
In Wisconsin, an off-leash dog and a claim of provocation can both matter in a dog bite case, but neither fact automatically decides the result. In general, dog bite claims depend on the specific facts, including what th...
Is it legal to record a customer service call in California if the company says the call may be recorded?
In California, the fact that a company says a call may be recorded does not automatically mean you are free to record the call yourself. California generally has strict rules about recording confidential communications,...
How do I handle a car accident claim when the other driver is from Canada?
If the other driver is from Canada, the basic claim process after a car accident is often similar to any other crash claim in New Mexico. You still usually gather evidence, report the crash if required, notify insurance...
Is it legal for a nanny cam to record audio without telling the babysitter?
In Arizona, the answer can depend on the facts, especially where the camera is placed, whether the people being recorded expect privacy, and whether any state or federal wiretap or privacy law applies. A nanny cam that r...
Is it legal for a college to enroll me in loans without clearly explaining what I was signing?
In general, a college should not mislead you about what you are signing, but the legal answer depends heavily on the facts, the documents involved, and whether the loans were federal, private, or school-based. In Indiana...
Is it legal for a tenant to secretly record a private conversation with the property manager?
In California, the legality of a tenant secretly recording a private conversation with a property manager usually depends on whether the conversation was “confidential” under California’s recording laws. California is ge...
Can I be fired in Alabama for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
In Alabama, an employer generally cannot lawfully fire a worker just because the worker filed a workers’ compensation claim. Alabama workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect injured workers who seek benefits fo...
The florist delivered the wrong flowers for a funeral. Can we ask for more than a refund?
In Pennsylvania, a wrong flower delivery for a funeral may be more than a simple customer-service problem, but the available remedies usually depend on the facts. In general, if a florist delivered the wrong arrangement,...
What are my rights if my spouse is using the children to pressure me into a settlement?
If your spouse is using the children to pressure you into a settlement, that behavior may matter in a Kansas family law case, but the legal effect depends on the facts. In general, courts are concerned with the best inte...
What are my rights if my apartment elevator has been broken for a month and I live on the sixth floor?
If you live in Oregon and your apartment elevator has been broken for a month, you may have tenant rights if the problem makes the building unsafe, significantly interferes with your use of the home, or suggests the land...
What are my rights if my college closed before I finished my degree and I still owe $18,000?
If your college closed before you finished your degree, you may have several possible rights and options, but they depend heavily on the facts. In Illinois, the first question is usually what kind of money you still owe:...
What are my rights if a car insurance company refuses to cover a hit-and-run claim?
If a car insurance company refuses to cover a hit-and-run claim in New Jersey, you usually have the right to ask for the reason for the denial, review your policy language, and challenge the decision through the insurer’...