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What happens if a finance company repossessed my car even though I was only 12 days late?
In Iowa, a car loan or retail installment contract may allow repossession after a missed payment or default, but the exact right to repossess depends on the contract and the law that applies to the transaction. Being onl...
My bank reopened a closed account and charged overdraft fees. Is that allowed?
In general, a bank should not simply reopen a truly closed account and start charging new overdraft fees without some legal or contractual basis. But whether the bank’s actions are allowed often depends on the account ag...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge pet rent for an emotional support animal?
In general, a landlord usually may not charge pet rent, a pet deposit, or other pet fees for a properly requested emotional support animal, because an emotional support animal is typically treated differently from an ord...
Do I have to pay a medical spa for a prepaid package when the location closed before my appointments?
If you already paid for a medical spa package and the location closed before you used all of the services, you usually do not owe additional payment just because the business shut down. In general, the more common issue...
What happens if my landlord locks me out without going through eviction court?
In general, a landlord in New Mexico usually cannot just lock a tenant out and bypass the court eviction process. If a landlord changes the locks, shuts off access, removes the tenant’s property, or otherwise excludes th...
What happens if I received a recording that someone else may have made illegally?
If you received a recording that someone else may have made illegally, the legal consequences can depend on several facts, including how the recording was made, what you knew about it, how you received it, and what you d...
Can I take a daycare to small claims court for charging me after I withdrew my child?
In Arizona, you may be able to take a daycare to small claims court if you believe the daycare charged you money it was not entitled to collect after you withdrew your child. Whether that is a good fit usually depends on...
What are my rights if my insurance company delays my claim for over 60 days without explanation?
If an insurance company delays a claim for more than 60 days without giving a clear explanation, that can be frustrating and may raise concerns about whether the company is handling the claim fairly and in good faith. In...
What are my rights if detectives promised I could go home if I talked?
In Kansas, a detective’s promise that you could go home if you talked does not automatically make a statement invalid, but it can matter a lot. In general, courts look at whether your statement was made voluntarily and w...
What Civil Claims Apply When Packages Are Stolen During Delivery?
When a package is stolen during delivery, the possible civil claims often depend on who had the package, what the delivery terms said, and how the loss happened. In general, the most common legal theories may include bre...
Can I Get a Refund If a Concert Was Postponed Instead of Canceled?
In general, whether you can get a refund after a concert is postponed instead of canceled depends on the ticket terms, the venue or promoter’s policy, and the facts of the delay. A postponement is usually treated differe...
Can I bring a claim if a dog chased me and I fell off my bike?
In West Virginia, a dog chase that causes a cyclist to fall may sometimes lead to a legal claim, but the details matter a lot. In general, the law looks at whether the dog owner or another responsible party acted neglige...
Do I have to pay a contractor if the work failed inspection twice?
In general, maybe—but it depends on what your contract says, what work was actually completed, and why the inspection failed. In West Virginia, the fact that a project failed inspection twice does not automatically mean...
Can I sue if someone edited screenshots to make it look like I admitted to a crime?
In Virginia, edited screenshots that falsely make it look like you admitted to a crime may sometimes support a civil claim, but the exact legal theory depends on the facts. In general, the law looks at what was published...
Do I have to announce recording every time I join a recurring work call?
In Florida, the answer usually depends on whether the call is being recorded and whether everyone’s consent is required under the circumstances. Florida is generally treated as a two-party consent state for many private...