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What are my rights if a student loan settlement company charged $900 and did nothing?
If a student loan settlement company in Oklahoma charged you $900 and then did little or nothing, you may have several possible consumer-law concerns, depending on exactly what was promised, what was delivered, and how t...
Do I have to pay a cleaning fee if I left my rental unit spotless with photos as proof?
In Michigan, the answer usually depends on your lease, the condition of the unit, and whether the landlord is trying to charge for normal cleaning, actual damage, or unpaid rent. If you left the rental unit clean and hav...
How do I challenge an eviction notice if the landlord used the wrong legal form?
In North Carolina, a landlord usually has to use the correct legal process and paperwork to start an eviction, but the effect of a wrong form depends on the facts. An eviction notice or court filing that uses the wrong f...
Can a Landlord Make Me Pay for Pest Control if Roaches Were There Before I Moved In?
In Louisiana, a landlord usually cannot simply shift pest-control costs to a tenant without looking at the lease, the condition of the unit, and who is responsible for the infestation. If roaches were already present bef...
Do I have to pay for a subscription box that renewed for a year when I only wanted one month?
In California, whether you have to pay for a subscription box that renewed for a year after you only wanted one month usually depends on the signup terms, how clearly the renewal was disclosed, and whether you took steps...
Is it legal for a landlord to keep both a cleaning fee and a security deposit for the same issue?
In general, a landlord may not be able to charge two separate amounts for the exact same damage, cleaning, or lease violation if that would amount to a double recovery. But whether a landlord can keep both a cleaning fee...
What are my rights if my coworker left a phone recording under the table during a staff meeting?
If a coworker left a phone recording under the table during a staff meeting in California, your rights may depend on several facts, including where the meeting happened, whether anyone was warned about recording, who was...
Is it legal for the court to order random alcohol testing while my DUI case is pending?
In Hawaii, a court may be able to order random alcohol testing while a DUI case is pending, depending on the circumstances of the case and the conditions the court is allowed to impose. This kind of testing is often trea...
What are my rights if I was injured by a falling ceiling tile in my rental apartment?
If you were injured by a falling ceiling tile in an Illinois rental apartment, you may have legal rights under several different areas of law, depending on what caused the tile to fall and who was responsible for the con...
Landlord says the cracked window is my fault because I “must have slammed it.” How do I fight the charge?
In Ohio, a landlord usually cannot simply assume you caused a cracked window just because the damage was discovered while you were living there. In general, the landlord must have some factual basis for blaming you, and...
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...
Is it legal for a store to refuse to identify the cleaning company responsible for the spill?
In general, a store may be able to refuse to volunteer the name of a cleaning company, but that does not necessarily end the matter if someone was injured in a spill. In Arkansas, the legal question is usually not whethe...
Do I have to use my own collision coverage while waiting for the other insurer to accept fault?
In New York, you usually do not have to use your own collision coverage just because the other driver’s insurer has not yet accepted fault. In general, whether you file a collision claim under your own policy is a choice...
What happens if I received a recording that someone else may have made illegally?
If you received a recording that someone else may have made illegally, the legal consequences can depend on several facts, including how the recording was made, what you knew about it, how you received it, and what you d...
Can I break my lease if my apartment has repeated flooding every time it rains?
In Maryland, repeated flooding in an apartment may sometimes give a tenant a basis to end a lease, but it depends heavily on the facts. The key question is usually whether the flooding is serious enough to make the home...