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Do I have to share a bonus earned during marriage but paid after separation in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, a bonus earned during the marriage but paid after separation may still be treated as a marital asset or marital income, depending on the facts. The timing of when the bonus was earned is often more import...
What are my rights if a retailer refuses a refund for a defective $600 appliance?
If you bought a defective $600 appliance in Alabama and the retailer refuses a refund, you may still have consumer rights, but the exact options depend on the warranty, return policy, and the facts of the sale. In genera...
How do I stop a debt collector from contacting me at my workplace?
In general, a debt collector may not keep contacting you at work if they know your employer does not allow it or if you clearly tell the collector to stop contacting you there. If you are in New York, the same general co...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee to a wedding venue after they changed the date availability?
In Kansas, the answer usually depends on the written contract, the venue’s policies, and the reason the date changed. If the venue changed its own availability and could no longer host your wedding on the agreed date, th...
Is It Legal for a Subscription App to Make Cancellation Hard to Find?
In general, a subscription app should not use confusing, hidden, or unusually difficult cancellation steps if those practices are misleading or unfair. Whether the conduct is legally problematic often depends on what the...
Can I return a car if I find out it was previously used as a rental but not disclosed?
In Colorado, you may have options if a car was sold to you without disclosure of important information, including a prior rental history. But whether you can return the car depends on the facts, the paperwork, the seller...
Do I have to pay a debt collector if they cannot prove the debt is mine?
In general, a debt collector should be able to identify what debt it is trying to collect and why it says you owe it. If a collector cannot provide enough information to connect the debt to you, that may raise a serious...
Is it legal for a landlord to limit how many guests I can have over?
In general, a landlord may be able to limit guests through the lease, house rules, or building policies, including rules about how many people can stay overnight or for how long. Whether a guest limit is enforceable usua...
What happens if my renter’s insurance refuses to cover theft because there was no forced entry?
If a renters insurance company refuses to cover a theft claim because there was no forced entry, the first thing to check is the policy language. In general, some policies cover theft only if there is evidence of forced...
Can a Landlord Make Me Sign a New Lease With Higher Rent Mid-Term?
In general, a landlord cannot usually force a tenant to sign a new lease in the middle of an existing fixed-term lease just to raise the rent, unless the original lease gives the landlord that right or the tenant agrees...
Can a landlord charge me for landscaping when I live in an apartment?
In general, a landlord in Tennessee may charge a tenant for landscaping costs if the lease clearly allows it or if the charge is part of a lawful fee structure agreed to by the tenant. In many apartment rentals, however,...
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...
Can my landlord increase my security deposit after I already moved in?
In Oregon, a landlord may be able to increase a security deposit after a tenant has moved in, but the answer usually depends on the lease, the type of tenancy, and any written notice requirements. In general, a landlord...
Do I have to keep paying alimony after my former spouse remarries?
In Alabama, remarriage of a former spouse often matters a great deal in alimony cases, but the exact effect depends on the type of alimony, the court order, and the facts of the divorce. In many situations, periodic alim...
Is it legal for a tenant to record a private meeting with property management without consent?
In Pennsylvania, whether a tenant may legally record a private meeting with property management without consent usually depends on the facts, especially where the meeting happens and whether the conversation is considere...