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Do I have to pay rent listed in an eviction notice if the apartment had no heat for two weeks?
In Alabama, the answer is often not a simple yes or no. In general, a tenant may still receive an eviction notice for unpaid rent even if the apartment had a serious habitability problem like no heat, but the lack of hea...
Is it legal for an insurance adjuster to ask for my entire medical history after a minor fall?
In Florida, an insurance adjuster may ask for medical information after a fall if the request relates to a claim and the injuries or conditions at issue. But asking for your entire medical history is often broader than w...
What happens if a dog bit me while I was lawfully entering a customer’s property for work?
If a dog bit you while you were lawfully entering a customer’s property for work, the incident may be analyzed under several different legal rules in Delaware, depending on the facts. In general, dog bite claims can invo...
Can a court divide cryptocurrency wallets if only one spouse knows the password?
In Wyoming, a court may be able to treat cryptocurrency wallets as marital or divisible property in a divorce, even if only one spouse knows the password. The fact that one spouse controls the login information does not...
Can my landlord evict me because my rent was late while I was waiting on disability benefits?
In New Jersey, a landlord may try to evict a tenant for unpaid rent, even if the tenant was waiting on disability benefits. In general, being behind on rent can give a landlord a basis to start an eviction case, because...
Can I return a car if I discover undisclosed frame damage?
If you discover undisclosed frame damage after buying a car in Colorado, you may have legal options, but there is not a simple automatic right to return the vehicle in every situation. What matters usually depends on the...
Do I Have a Small Claims Case if My Boss Destroyed My Personal Property at Work?
If your boss destroyed your personal property at work, you may have a small claims issue in Montana, but the answer usually depends on the facts. In general, a small claims case is about trying to recover the value of pr...
Do I have to hire my own lawyer before signing a prenuptial agreement in New York?
In New York, you generally do not have to hire your own lawyer before signing a prenuptial agreement, but having independent counsel is often strongly recommended. A prenup can sometimes be signed without each person hav...
Is it legal for a store employee to say I cannot take photos of the hazard after I fell?
In general, a store employee may tell you not to take photos, but that does not always mean you have no right to document the scene. In South Dakota, the answer can depend on where you are standing, who owns or controls...
Can a Gym Charge Me After I Tried to Cancel My Membership?
In general, a gym in California may still charge you after you tried to cancel if the cancellation was not completed in the way the membership contract requires, if the gym had a lawful right to bill for a notice period...
What are my rights if my spouse bought property overseas during the marriage?
If your spouse bought property overseas during the marriage, you may still have rights to that property under Kansas family law principles if the property is treated as marital property. In Kansas, courts generally look...
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,...
Can I request alimony if I left my job to care for our children during the marriage?
In Ohio, you may be able to request spousal support, which many people call alimony, if you left your job or reduced your work to care for your children during the marriage. Courts in Ohio generally look at the whole fin...
What happens if my ex is behind on alimony but just bought a new car?
In Delaware, if an ex is behind on alimony but has recently bought a new car, that can be a sign that the person may have some available money or access to credit. But a new car purchase does not automatically prove that...
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...