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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...
Can a Landlord Shut Off Water During Repairs Without Notice?
In Illinois, a landlord generally should not leave a tenant without essential water service any longer than necessary, even when repairs are being made. Whether a temporary shutoff is allowed usually depends on the facts...
How do I handle harassment from a former dating partner if there was no domestic relationship?
If a former dating partner is harassing you, the fact that there was no domestic relationship does not necessarily mean you have no legal options. In Washington, the available options often depend on what the person is d...
What are my rights if I was hit by falling merchandise at a big box store?
If you were hit by falling merchandise at a big box store in Kansas, you may have rights under general premises liability and negligence principles. In broad terms, store owners and operators are usually expected to keep...
What happens if I settled my property damage claim but later found more damage?
If you already settled a property damage claim and later discover additional damage, the settlement may still control the situation. In general, a settlement is meant to resolve the claim based on the facts known at the...
What happens if I missed my DMV hearing deadline after a DUI arrest?
If you missed a DMV hearing deadline after a DUI arrest in Louisiana, the most common consequence is that you may lose the chance to challenge an immediate administrative action related to your driving privileges. In gen...
Can I apply for forgiveness if my federal loans are in default right now?
In general, being in default on federal student loans does not automatically mean you can never pursue forgiveness, but it can make the process more complicated. Whether forgiveness is available usually depends on the sp...
Do I have to pay a debt collector who refuses to send me a written notice?
In general, you do not have to ignore a debt collector just because the collector has not sent you a written notice. At the same time, a lack of written notice may matter a great deal when you are deciding whether the de...
What happens if my spouse refuses to pay the debts assigned to them in the divorce?
In general, if a divorce order assigns certain debts to your spouse and that spouse refuses to pay, the divorce judgment may still control the rights and obligations between the two of you. In Delaware, as in many states...
What happens if my eviction notice was mailed to the wrong city but later forwarded to me?
If an eviction notice was mailed to the wrong city in Delaware but later forwarded to you, the legal effect can depend on several facts, including how the landlord sent the notice, whether you actually received it, and w...
Can a Car Dealer Sell Me a Vehicle Without a Clean Title?
In general, a dealer should be able to give you clear information about the vehicle’s title status before or at the time of sale. If a title is not “clean,” that can mean the title has a brand, such as salvage, rebuilt,...
Can I make a claim if a road rage driver intentionally hit my car?
Yes, you may be able to make a claim if another driver intentionally hit your car during a road rage incident. In general, an intentional crash can support civil claims for property damage and, depending on the facts, pe...
Is it legal for a landlord to refuse to renew my lease because I complained about noise?
In New York, a landlord may sometimes decide not to renew a lease for reasons that are not illegal, even if a tenant previously complained about noise. But the answer can depend heavily on the type of housing, the reason...
Can I be evicted for keeping an emotional support animal after giving my landlord a doctor’s letter?
In Ohio, a landlord generally cannot evict you simply for having an emotional support animal if the animal is a legally recognized reasonable accommodation for a disability and you gave the landlord proper notice or docu...
My landlord wants me to pay rent by Zelle only. I’m uncomfortable. Can I insist on another method?
In California, a landlord may sometimes prefer one payment method over another, but whether a tenant can insist on a different way to pay rent often depends on the lease, the landlord’s policies, and the surrounding fact...