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Is it legal for a rental car company to charge me for damage found days after return?
In general, a rental car company may try to charge a customer for damage that it says was caused during the rental, even if the damage is discovered after the car was returned. But whether that charge is legally enforcea...
What are my rights if a storage unit company auctioned my belongings even though I paid online the day before?
If a storage unit company auctioned your belongings after you paid online the day before, the first question is whether the payment was actually received, posted, and credited before the auction took place. In general, a...
I paid a plumber upfront and he ghosted after opening the wall. What’s the best next step?
If you paid a plumber upfront in Pennsylvania and the plumber stopped responding after opening the wall, the best next step is usually to document everything, try to preserve your evidence, and send a clear written deman...
What Can I Do If a Moving Company Lost My Belongings?
If a moving company lost your belongings, you may have options to report the loss, ask for a search, and file a claim for the missing items. In general, the first step is to gather your moving paperwork, make a detailed...
Is it legal for my Utah employer to hold my final paycheck until I return my uniform?
In Utah, an employer usually may not withhold earned wages just because there is a dispute about a uniform or other property. In general, final pay rules focus on paying wages that have already been earned, and an employ...
Can I recover lost wages if I missed two weeks of work after a crash?
In New Jersey, you may be able to recover lost wages after a crash if the missed work was caused by injuries from the crash and the wage loss can be documented. In general, lost wages are part of the financial harm that...
Can My Employer Deny Sick Leave Because I Didn’t Find Coverage?
In Oregon, an employer usually cannot require you to find someone to cover your shift before allowing protected sick leave, but the answer can depend on the type of leave involved and the employer’s policies. If the abse...
Is it legal for my spouse to hide a camera in our bedroom during a divorce?
In Nevada, hiding a camera in a bedroom during a divorce may raise serious privacy and recording issues, but the answer usually depends on exactly what was recorded, where the camera was placed, whether audio was capture...
Can a towing company refuse card payment and keep adding storage fees?
In general, a towing company may be able to set the payment methods it accepts, but that does not automatically mean it can add unlimited storage fees or ignore other legal limits. The answer often depends on the tow con...
Do I have to accept store credit if an appliance store delivered the wrong refrigerator?
In general, if an appliance store delivers the wrong refrigerator, you do not automatically have to accept store credit instead of getting the problem corrected. The answer often depends on the sales agreement, the store...
How do I handle a dog bite claim involving a child who was playing with the dog?
In New Mexico, a dog bite claim involving a child who was playing with the dog is usually handled by looking closely at the facts, the child’s age, the dog owner’s conduct, and how the injury happened. When a child is in...
Can graduate school loans qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
In general, graduate school loans may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, but only if the loans and the borrower’s repayment history meet the program’s requirements. The key issue is usually not whether the loan...
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...
Is it legal for child support to be taken out of workers’ compensation checks in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, child support can sometimes be taken from workers’ compensation benefits. In general, workers’ compensation is intended to replace wages after a work-related injury, and child support enforcement rules may a...
What are my rights if I am accused of damaging property because of someone’s race or religion?
If you are accused of damaging property because of someone’s race or religion, you generally have important rights, including the right to remain silent, the right to understand the accusations, and the right to defend y...