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Do I have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company?
In Pennsylvania, you usually do not have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company unless you have a legal or policy-based reason to do so. In many situations, the other insurer is asking becau...
How do I dispute an unclaimed property claim that someone else already filed under my name?
If someone else already filed an unclaimed property claim under your name, that can raise identity, ownership, or authorization concerns. In general, you may need to contact the state unclaimed property office, explain t...
How do I handle divorce when we have frozen embryos from fertility treatment?
When a couple divorces and has frozen embryos from fertility treatment, the legal questions can be different from the usual property or custody issues. In general, courts look first for any signed agreement about what sh...
Can a Landlord Keep My Security Deposit for “Repainting” After One Year?
In Texas, a landlord may sometimes deduct from a security deposit for damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, but whether “repainting” is a proper charge depends on the facts. In general, a landlord usually cannot use a se...
How do I get compensation from a landlord who failed to disclose major plumbing issues before move-in?
In California, a landlord’s failure to disclose major plumbing issues before move-in may create several possible tenant remedies, depending on what was known, what was promised, and how serious the problem was. In genera...
Can a Landlord Refuse to Fix a Broken Refrigerator?
In general, a landlord may not be able to ignore a broken refrigerator if the appliance is part of the rental agreement or was provided with the unit, especially if the issue affects habitability or the tenant’s use of t...
Is it legal for the other driver’s insurer to ask for my entire medical history?
In general, the other driver’s insurer may ask for medical records if you are making a personal injury claim, but that does not necessarily mean they are entitled to your entire medical history. The request is usually li...
Is it legal for alimony to continue after my ex starts receiving Social Security retirement?
In Nevada, it is generally possible for spousal support, often called alimony, to continue even after an ex starts receiving Social Security retirement benefits. The fact that a former spouse begins collecting retirement...
How do I report a possible Penal Code 632 violation to law enforcement?
In California, a possible Penal Code 632 violation is usually reported to local law enforcement, such as city police or the county sheriff’s department, depending on where the conduct happened. If the recording involves...
Is it legal for a landlord to give me an eviction notice while my unit is under repair after a fire?
In general, a landlord in South Dakota may be able to give an eviction notice even while a rental unit is being repaired after a fire, but whether that notice is legally effective depends on several facts. The biggest is...
What are my rights if a business recorded a confidential call and shared it with a third party?
If a business recorded a confidential call and then shared it with a third party, you may have privacy-related concerns under California law. In general, California is a state with stronger privacy protections than many...
How do I stop wage withholding after my child support order was paid in full?
If your child support order has been paid in full, wage withholding does not always stop automatically. In general, the employer, the child support agency, and the court record may all need to reflect that the support ob...
Can unused wages from a temporary job be turned over to the state in Maine?
In general, wages earned from a temporary job are still the worker’s property until they are properly paid out, and they are not automatically “turned over” to the state just because the job ended or the wages were never...
Can I Challenge a Rent Increase Above 10% Without Proper 90-Day Notice?
In California, a rent increase above 10% usually raises notice questions, especially if the landlord did not give what the law requires. Whether you can challenge the increase depends on several facts, including how much...
What happens if I paid a contractor in cash and they deny receiving it?
If you paid a contractor in cash and they later deny receiving it, the dispute usually turns on proof. In general, the person claiming payment may need some evidence showing that the money was actually handed over, and t...