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Is it legal for a subscription app to make me call customer service to cancel but let me sign up online?
In general, a subscription app may not be allowed to make cancellation much harder than sign-up, but the answer depends on the facts and the legal rules that apply in Utah and under any relevant federal law. If a company...
Can I record a call with an insurance adjuster if I say I am recording and they continue speaking?
In Massachusetts, the answer can depend on the consent rules that apply to the call and on the exact facts. In general, Massachusetts is treated as a state with strong privacy protections for communications, so you shoul...
What are my rights if a fake account is impersonating me and posting racist comments?
If a fake account is impersonating you and posting racist comments, you may have several possible legal and practical options, depending on the facts. In general, impersonation and hateful posts can affect your reputatio...
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...
How do I take a landscaper to small claims court for charging $900 and leaving my yard unfinished?
In Iowa, a dispute like this is often handled as a small claims or other civil money dispute if the amount involved is within the court’s limits and the facts support a claim for unpaid, overpaid, or refunded work. In ge...
How do I prove a pattern of harassment if most of it happened through Instagram messages?
If most of the conduct happened through Instagram messages, the messages themselves may be some of the most important evidence of a pattern of harassment. In general, a pattern is usually shown by repeated conduct, not b...
What are my rights if my landlord served an eviction notice after I asked for a reasonable accommodation?
In general, if you live in Maryland and your landlord served an eviction notice after you asked for a reasonable accommodation, that timing may matter. A request for a reasonable accommodation is often protected under fa...
Can I be fired in Alabama for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
In Alabama, an employer generally cannot lawfully fire a worker just because the worker filed a workers’ compensation claim. Alabama workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect injured workers who seek benefits fo...
What happens if my ex agreed by text to lower child support but later demanded the full amount?
In Alaska, a text message agreement to lower child support may be important evidence, but it usually does not automatically replace a court child support order. In general, child support is treated as a court-controlled...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a move-in fee not listed in the lease?
In Arkansas, whether a landlord can charge a move-in fee that was not listed in the lease usually depends on the lease language, any addenda, and whether the fee was clearly disclosed before you agreed to rent the proper...
Is it legal for a family member to record a private phone call about an inheritance dispute?
In California, the legality of recording a private phone call often depends on whether all parties to the call consented to the recording. California is generally treated as a two-party consent state, which means a perso...
Can a Storage Unit Company Auction My Stuff Without Proper Notice?
In general, a storage unit company cannot simply auction a tenant’s belongings without following the notice steps required by law and by the rental agreement. In Ohio, the details usually depend on the contract terms, ho...
How do I dispute fault when the insurance company says the accident was 50/50?
In Nebraska, a 50/50 fault finding usually means the insurance company is treating each driver as equally responsible for the crash. If you believe that does not match what happened, you can usually dispute it by gatheri...
Can a Landlord Ban Window AC Units During a Heat Wave?
In general, a landlord in Idaho may be able to restrict or ban window air conditioner units if the lease, building rules, or safety concerns support that restriction. But the answer often depends on the terms of the rent...
What happens if I miss the hearing for my antiharassment protection order?
If you miss the hearing for your anti-harassment protection order in Washington, the court may still go forward without you. In general, that means the judge can hear from the other side and make a decision based on the...