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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 I get student loan forgiveness if I work for a city library?
In general, working for a city library may count toward certain student loan forgiveness programs if the library is part of a qualifying public employer and you meet the program’s other requirements. The most common fede...
What Happens If a Debt Collector Keeps Calling After I Asked Them to Stop?
If a debt collector keeps calling after you asked them to stop, that may be a problem under consumer protection rules, but the exact answer depends on the facts and the law that applies. In general, once a collector is t...
Is it legal to use AI to translate a copyrighted article and publish the translation?
In general, translating a copyrighted article and publishing the translation can raise copyright issues because a translation is usually treated as a derivative work. That means the original copyright owner may have righ...
How do I prove an eviction notice was served improperly?
In Minnesota, the way an eviction notice is served can matter a great deal, but the exact effect depends on the facts, the type of notice, and the lease or other housing agreement. If a landlord did not serve the notice...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a nonrefundable move-in fee and a security deposit?
In Delaware, a landlord may be able to charge both a nonrefundable move-in fee and a security deposit, but whether that is allowed usually depends on the lease language and the applicable landlord-tenant rules. The key i...
How do I stop a debt collector from adding interest to an already disputed debt?
In general, a debt collector may not simply add interest whenever it wants, but whether interest can continue to grow depends on the original agreement, the type of debt, the creditor’s rights, and the applicable law. If...
Do I have to answer questions from detectives if they say I am not under arrest?
In general, no. In South Carolina, as in the rest of the United States, being told that you are not under arrest usually means the police have not formally taken you into custody. That does not automatically create a dut...
What are my rights if my landlord issued an eviction notice after I called the health department?
In Kansas, a landlord generally cannot use the eviction process as retaliation just because a tenant complained about housing conditions or contacted a housing or health authority. If the notice came soon after you repor...
Do I have to list every bank account and retirement account in a prenup?
In general, a prenuptial agreement is more likely to be enforceable when both people are given a fair, honest picture of their finances before signing. In Pennsylvania, that often means disclosing bank accounts, retireme...
How do I ask the court to include my workplace in a harassment protection order?
In Washington, a person asking for a harassment protection order may usually ask the court to include places where they need protection, and that can sometimes include a workplace. The court will generally look at the fa...
What are my rights if I was bitten by a dog at a public park?
If you were bitten by a dog at a public park in Washington, you may have legal rights under state law and possibly under other legal theories depending on the facts. In general, a dog bite can lead to an insurance claim,...
Is it legal for child support enforcement to freeze my bank account without warning in Arizona?
In Arizona, child support enforcement may be able to take steps that affect a bank account when child support is overdue, but whether a freeze can happen without warning depends on the facts and the collection process be...
How do I enforce a child support order when the other parent is self-employed?
In North Carolina, enforcing child support against a self-employed parent can be more complicated than collecting from someone with regular wages. That is because wage withholding may be less straightforward when income...
What happens if I damaged property during a fight but did not mean to break anything?
In Minnesota, damaging property during a fight can still create legal problems even if you did not mean to break anything. In general, lack of intent may matter a lot, but it does not automatically prevent civil claims o...