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How do I respond to an eviction notice when I am protected by a temporary restraining order against the other tenant?
If you are in Vermont and you receive an eviction notice while you are protected by a temporary restraining order (TRO) against another tenant, the first step is to look carefully at who is named in the notice, who is be...
Do I have to pay for a subscription box that renewed for a year when I only wanted one month?
In California, whether you have to pay for a subscription box that renewed for a year after you only wanted one month usually depends on the signup terms, how clearly the renewal was disclosed, and whether you took steps...
What are my rights if a car wash scratched my paint and denies responsibility?
If a car wash scratched your paint and denies responsibility, you may still have a potential claim under general Montana consumer, contract, or negligence principles, depending on the facts. In general, the key question...
Is it legal for a state to keep interest earned on money after it is escheated?
In general, the answer depends on the law that governs the unclaimed property and on what happened to the money while the state held it. Escheat or unclaimed property laws usually let the state take custody of abandoned...
Is it legal for someone to threaten to release private photos unless I talk to them?
In general, a threat to release private photos in order to pressure someone into talking, meeting, or complying may raise serious legal concerns. In Washington, the answer often depends on what exactly was said, what the...
Can a landlord deny my application because I had an eviction case that was dismissed?
In general, a landlord in North Dakota may be able to deny a rental application because of a dismissed eviction case, but the answer often depends on what the landlord is using as the reason and whether any fair housing...
What are my rights if my school closed after I transferred credits to another college?
If your school closed after you transferred credits to another college, your rights usually depend on several separate issues: whether the closed school was your original school, whether you had already withdrawn, whethe...
Do I have to provide my Social Security number to the insurance adjuster handling my injury claim?
In general, you do not automatically have to give an insurance adjuster your Social Security number just because you are making an injury claim in New York. An adjuster may ask for it as part of the claim process, but an...
What are my rights if a contractor recorded our payment dispute and threatened to use it against me?
In California, a situation like this may raise privacy, harassment, contract, and evidence issues, but the exact rights depend on what was recorded, how it was recorded, where it happened, and what was said or threatened...
How do I dispute a phone bill that includes $220 in roaming charges I never agreed to?
If your phone bill includes roaming charges you did not expect or did not agree to, the first step is usually to review the bill, your service plan, and any messages from the carrier about roaming policies. In general, a...
How do I respond to an eviction notice for lease violations when there are no photos or proof?
In Massachusetts, a lease-violation eviction notice does not automatically mean you must move out right away. In general, a landlord still has to follow the proper legal process, and the landlord usually bears the burden...
Do I have to keep going to physical therapy for my injury claim if I cannot afford it?
In general, no one can force you to keep paying for physical therapy if you truly cannot afford it. But in an injury claim, stopping treatment or skipping sessions may affect how an insurer, adjuster, or jury views your...
How do I prove someone intentionally recorded me without permission under Penal Code 632?
In California, Penal Code 632 is part of the state’s wiretapping and privacy rules. In general, it addresses the intentional recording or eavesdropping on a confidential communication without the consent of all parties....
What happens if I overpaid child support for a year because the order was never updated?
In Colorado, if you paid more child support than the current order required because the order was never updated, the overpayment issue usually turns on what the existing order said, whether a later change should have bee...
Do I have to pay my own emergency room bill after someone else’s dog bit me?
In general, yes, you may have to pay the emergency room bill first, even if someone else’s dog bit you. Hospitals usually bill the patient who received treatment, and your own health insurance, if you have it, may be the...