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Is it legal for a landlord to deny my application after taking a $75 fee?
In general, a landlord may be allowed to deny a rental application even after collecting an application fee, including in Rhode Island, if the fee was charged for processing the application and the landlord did not make...
Can I Sue an Online Course Company That Promised a Job but Delivered Nothing?
If an online course company in Ohio promised that you would get a job, placement help, or a specific career result and then delivered little or nothing, you may have legal options under general consumer protection, contr...
Can I change my last name back as part of the divorce in California?
In California, people often ask whether they can restore a former last name as part of the divorce process. In general, the answer is yes: a divorce case may include a request to change a name back to a prior last name,...
How do I modify alimony after my former spouse inherited $150,000?
In Vermont, an inheritance received by a former spouse may sometimes be relevant when asking a court to modify alimony, but it does not automatically change the existing order. The key question is usually whether the inh...
How do I handle a subscription box company that refuses refunds for items shipped after cancellation?
If a subscription box company shipped items after you canceled and refuses a refund, the first step is usually to review the company’s cancellation policy, billing terms, and any confirmation you received. In many consum...
What are my rights if my spouse gave away marital property to relatives before filing?
If you are in Oklahoma and your spouse gave away marital property to relatives before filing for divorce, you may have rights under the state’s general property-division rules. In many divorce cases, a court can look at...
Can my landlord charge me for replacing blinds that broke due to normal wear and tear?
In general, a landlord in Missouri may be able to charge a tenant for damage that goes beyond ordinary use, but not for normal wear and tear. Whether broken blinds count as wear and tear or tenant-caused damage usually d...
Can I fight an eviction notice if my landlord refused to accept partial rent?
In Virginia, you may be able to fight an eviction notice after a landlord refused partial rent, but it usually depends on the lease, the timing of the payment, the amount owed, and what notice the landlord gave. In gener...
What are my rights if my paycheck is being garnished for child support but the amount is wrong?
If your paycheck is being garnished for child support in Illinois and the amount looks wrong, you generally have the right to ask for an accounting and to challenge mistakes in how the withholding is being calculated or...
Can my landlord evict me for rent I withheld after sewage backed up into my apartment?
In California, a sewage backup in an apartment can raise serious habitability concerns. In general, landlords must provide rental housing that is fit to live in, and major plumbing or sewage problems may affect that obli...
Do I have to pay an early termination fee if my apartment is unsafe because the front door lock has been broken for weeks?
In Mississippi, the answer usually depends on the lease terms, the seriousness of the safety problem, and what steps the tenant and landlord took after the problem was reported. A broken front door lock can be a signific...
What are my rights if my ex moved our child out of Alabama without telling me?
If your child was moved out of Alabama without telling you, your rights usually depend on the current custody order, whether any court case is already pending, and whether the move was authorized by law or by a judge. In...
How do I get a DUI expunged from my record in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, whether a DUI can be removed from your record depends on what type of record you mean and what happened in the case. People often use the word “expunge” to describe clearing a criminal record, but the law ma...
What happens if my ex hid a camera in my apartment after we broke up?
If an ex hid a camera in your apartment after you broke up, that may raise serious privacy, criminal, and civil law issues in Michigan. In general, secretly recording someone in a private place can be illegal, especially...
Do I have to share a bonus earned during marriage but paid after separation in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, a bonus earned during the marriage but paid after separation may still be treated as a marital asset or marital income, depending on the facts. The timing of when the bonus was earned is often more import...