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My landlord tossed my patio furniture during “cleanup day.” Can they do that?
In Nevada, a landlord usually cannot just throw away a tenant’s personal property because it was left outside during a cleanup day. Whether the landlord’s conduct was allowed often depends on the lease, the kind of prope...
What are my rights if a delivery company lost a $900 package and the retailer says it is not their problem?
If a delivery company lost your package, your rights usually depend on the sale terms, the shipping terms, who arranged the shipment, and whether the package was insured or declared with a value. In Alabama, as in many s...
What are my rights if someone keeps leaving notes on my windshield saying they are watching me?
If someone keeps leaving notes on your windshield saying they are watching you, that can be frightening and may be legally significant. In general, you may have rights related to unwanted contact, harassment, stalking, t...
My bank reopened a closed account and charged overdraft fees. Is that allowed?
In general, a bank should not simply reopen a truly closed account and start charging new overdraft fees without some legal or contractual basis. But whether the bank’s actions are allowed often depends on the account ag...
Is it legal to use AI-generated music in a YouTube video that earns ad revenue?
In general, it may be legal to use AI-generated music in a YouTube video that earns ad revenue, but the answer depends on several legal and practical factors. The biggest issues are usually copyright, licensing, the term...
My Package Was Delivered to the Wrong Address and the Seller Refuses a Refund — Who Is Responsible?
In general, responsibility can depend on who controlled the shipment, what the seller promised, and whether the package was actually lost or misdelivered by the carrier. In New Jersey, as in many states, the answer often...
Can I sue for defamation if someone falsely says online that I have an STD?
In Missouri, a false online statement that you have an STD may sometimes support a defamation claim, but the details matter a lot. In general, a defamation claim requires a false statement of fact, publication to a third...
How do I report someone for secretly recording confidential conversations?
In Washington, secretly recording a conversation can raise serious privacy and criminal-law concerns, but whether it is unlawful depends on the facts. The most important first step is to understand what kind of conversat...
How do I prove a hidden camera captured private footage of me?
In North Carolina, proving that a hidden camera captured private footage of you usually depends on the available evidence, the location of the camera, and what the recording actually shows. In general, people often try t...
Landlord says I owe rent after moving out because I didn’t return the garage remote. Is that valid?
In general, a landlord in Arizona does not automatically get to call a missing garage remote “rent.” Rent usually means the amount owed for the right to occupy the rental unit under the lease. A garage remote is typicall...
Is it legal for a rental car company to charge hidden fees after return?
In general, a rental car company may charge fees after you return the vehicle if the charges were disclosed in the rental agreement, pricing terms, or other contract documents you accepted. The key issue is usually not w...
What happens if a client asks me to remove all AI-generated content after delivery?
In general, what happens next depends on the contract, the scope of the work, and whether the content was delivered as a final product or only as a draft. A client’s request to remove AI-generated content after delivery...
How do I dispute a student loan that appears on my credit report twice?
If a student loan appears twice on your credit report, it usually means the loan may be reported more than once by the same furnisher, by related servicers, or under slightly different account information. In general, th...
What happens if I waited three days to see a doctor after a dog bite?
If you waited three days to see a doctor after a dog bite in Alaska, that delay does not automatically mean you lose the right to seek compensation or that your injury is not serious. In many situations, people delay tre...
My boss asked everyone to come in 30 minutes early for “prep” but says we clock in at opening. Is that wage theft?
In Florida, this kind of situation may be wage theft if the “prep” time is work that the employer requires or controls and you are not paid for it. In general, when an employer asks employees to be present before opening...