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Is it legal for my landlord to shut off utilities to force me to leave?
In Alabama, a landlord generally should not shut off utilities as a way to pressure a tenant to move out. In many situations, turning off electricity, water, heat, or other essential services to force a tenant to leave m...
Can a Car Insurance Company Deny My Claim Because My Address Was Outdated?
In general, a car insurance company may try to deny or limit a claim if it believes your policy information was inaccurate, including your address. But an outdated address does not automatically mean a denial is proper....
I paid for a wedding makeup trial and the artist canceled the wedding booking. Should the trial be refunded?
In general, the answer depends on what the parties agreed to, what the trial fee was meant to cover, and why the wedding booking was canceled. A makeup trial is often treated as a separate service from the wedding-day bo...
Is it legal for a landlord to require all tenants to pay rent only through an app with a monthly fee?
In general, a landlord in North Dakota may try to set the methods tenants must use to pay rent, but that does not always mean every app-based payment rule is automatically enforceable. A requirement to use a specific app...
Can my insurance deny coverage because my roommate was driving my car during the accident?
In West Virginia, an insurer may try to deny coverage if your roommate was driving your car during an accident, but the answer usually depends on the policy language and the facts of the situation. Many auto policies cov...
Can child support be lowered if I have large medical bills after surgery?
In Virginia, large medical bills after surgery may sometimes be part of the picture if you are asking for a child support modification, but they do not automatically lower child support. Courts usually look at whether th...
Can my employer require employees to buy branded shoes from one specific vendor?
In California, an employer may sometimes set appearance or uniform rules, including requiring certain shoes for work. But whether the employer can make employees buy branded shoes from one specific vendor often depends o...
My Dog Was Injured at a Groomer — Can I Recover Vet Bills?
If your dog was injured at a groomer in North Carolina, you may be able to seek reimbursement for veterinary bills, but the answer usually depends on the facts, the evidence, and the legal theory involved. In general, pe...
What are my rights if a neighbor keeps recording my children in the yard and yelling insults?
In Washington, you may have several possible legal concerns if a neighbor repeatedly records your children in your yard and yells insults at you or them. In general, this kind of conduct can raise issues involving harass...
How do I recover money from a contractor who used substandard materials?
If a contractor used substandard materials, you may have several general options for trying to recover money, but the best path depends on the contract, the work performed, the damages, and Oklahoma law. In general, disp...
What happens if a dealership adds hidden fees not listed in the advertised price?
In general, if a dealership advertises one price and then adds fees that were not clearly disclosed, a consumer may have questions about whether the advertising or sales practices were misleading. In South Carolina, as i...
Do I have to check whether AI-generated code copied open-source licensed code?
In general, yes, it is usually wise to check. If AI-generated code may have copied or closely followed open-source licensed code, there can be license compliance issues, attribution questions, or other intellectual prope...
Can student loan debt be divided between spouses in divorce?
In Virginia, student loan debt may be treated as part of the property and debt division process in a divorce, but it is not automatically split 50/50. Courts and divorcing spouses usually look at what the debt was used f...
What are my rights if my landlord refuses to repair a leaking roof for over a month?
In Connecticut, a landlord’s failure to repair a leaking roof can raise serious habitability and repair-and-deduct issues, depending on the facts. In general, tenants are entitled to a rental unit that is maintained in a...
My Landlord Says My Moldy Bathroom Is “Just Condensation” — Can I Break the Lease?
In Oklahoma, a moldy bathroom can sometimes be a serious habitability issue, but whether you can break a lease usually depends on the facts, the lease terms, and how the problem is handled after notice. A landlord may sa...