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How do I dispute a credit report entry for an apartment debt I do not recognize?
If you see an apartment debt on your credit report and do not recognize it, the first step is usually to gather as much information as you can about the account and dispute it with the credit reporting company and, often...
Is it legal for officers to ask basic booking questions without Miranda warnings?
In general, yes. Officers may usually ask routine booking questions without giving Miranda warnings first, as long as the questions are limited to basic identification or administrative information and are not designed t...
How do I get reimbursed for a rental car when repairs take 28 days?
If your car is in the shop for 28 days, reimbursement for a rental car usually depends on why the repair took that long, what coverage applies, and what the insurance policy or repair agreement says. In Nebraska, the bas...
Can my landlord make me pay for professional carpet cleaning if the lease only says “clean”?
In Minnesota, the answer usually depends on the exact lease language, the condition of the carpet when you move out, and any other written move-out rules or addenda that are part of the lease. If the lease only says you...
Is it legal for someone to repeatedly call my phone from blocked numbers after I asked them to stop?
In Washington, repeated calls from blocked numbers after you asked the caller to stop may be unlawful depending on the facts, the caller’s purpose, and whether the conduct rises to harassment, stalking, threats, or anoth...
Is it legal for a payroll company to send my final paycheck to the state instead of reissuing it?
In Nevada, a payroll company may be able to turn over an unclaimed paycheck to the state after certain steps are taken, but the answer depends on the facts. If a final paycheck was issued, lost, stale, uncashed, or never...
What happens if a repair shop refuses to release my car until I pay for work I never approved?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop’s right to keep your car usually depends on the facts, the paperwork, and what kind of charges are being claimed. If you never approved the work, that may matter a lot, but it does not aut...
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...
What happens if the landlord’s eviction notice asks for more rent than I actually owe?
In Louisiana, if an eviction notice or other demand to pay rent says you owe more than you actually owe, that may matter a lot. In general, a landlord must give a tenant notice that is accurate enough to support the evic...
What are my rights if a contractor damaged my neighbor's fence while working on my driveway?
If a contractor damaged your neighbor’s fence while working on your driveway, the situation usually turns on who caused the damage, what the contract says, and whether the contractor acted carelessly. In Alabama, the nei...
Can I sue a dog walker if the dog they were handling bit me?
In Utah, you may be able to bring a claim against a dog walker if the walker’s conduct played a role in the bite, but the answer usually depends on the facts, the relationship between the walker and the dog owner, and wh...
What happens if I signed a waiver before getting hurt at a trampoline park?
In Alaska, signing a waiver before going to a trampoline park does not automatically end every possible claim if you are injured there. In general, a waiver is meant to limit the business’s liability, but its effect can...
Do I have to pay rent if construction noise makes my apartment unlivable during the day?
In general, a tenant in Louisiana still has to pay rent unless the lease, the landlord, or a court order changes that obligation. Noise from construction can be frustrating and may interfere with daily life, but noise by...
Is it legal for a student loan servicer to change my due date without notice?
In general, a student loan servicer may not be able to change your due date without following the loan contract and any applicable federal or state notice rules. Whether a due date change is allowed often depends on the...
Is it legal for my servicer to capitalize interest after I submitted my recertification on time?
In general, a servicer may only capitalize interest if the loan terms and the applicable program rules allow it. Whether that is legal after you submitted a recertification on time often depends on how the servicer proce...