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Can my landlord ban portable washing machines after letting me use one for a year?
In Illinois, a landlord may sometimes change or enforce rules about portable washing machines, but whether that is allowed usually depends on the lease, house rules, local property policies, and how the machine was being...
What are my rights if the officer said I failed field sobriety tests but I felt completely sober?
If you are in Illinois and an officer said you failed field sobriety tests even though you felt sober, you generally still have rights. A field sobriety test result is not the same thing as proof beyond all doubt that so...
Do I have to sign a Miranda waiver form before talking to police?
In general, no. You usually do not have to sign a Miranda waiver form before speaking with police. A form is one way officers may try to document that you understood your rights and agreed to talk, but a signature is not...
Do I have to explain why I am invoking my right to remain silent?
In general, no. If you are in Mississippi and you are being questioned by law enforcement, you usually do not have to explain why you are choosing to remain silent. The purpose of the right to remain silent is to let you...
What happens if a debt collector keeps calling my work phone after I told them to stop?
If a debt collector keeps calling your work phone after you told them to stop, that may raise legal issues under general debt collection rules, including limits on repeated or unwanted contact. In Texas, as in other stat...
My Brand-New Motorcycle Keeps Stalling—Can I Demand Refund?
If a brand-new motorcycle keeps stalling, you may be wondering whether you can get your money back. In general, that depends on what the problem is, how serious it is, how many repair attempts the dealer or manufacturer...
How do I get credit toward forgiveness for payments I made before consolidating?
In general, whether payments made before consolidation count toward forgiveness depends on the type of loan forgiveness program, the type of loans you had before consolidation, and the specific consolidation rules that a...
Can my apartment charge me for “valet trash” when I never use it?
In Texas, an apartment can often charge a valet trash fee even if you personally do not use the service, if that charge is part of the lease or other rental agreement you accepted. In general, rental agreements can inclu...
Can a Bank Close My Account Because I Disputed Several Charges?
In general, yes, a bank may be able to close your account after you dispute several charges, but the answer depends on the account agreement, the bank’s internal policies, and the reason the bank gives for the closure. A...
Is it legal for a private student lender to refuse to provide the original promissory note?
In general, a private student lender may be able to refuse to hand over the original promissory note, depending on the loan terms, the lender’s recordkeeping, and the purpose of the request. In many consumer lending situ...
How do I appeal a denied Public Service Loan Forgiveness application?
If your Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) application was denied, the first step is usually to read the denial notice carefully and identify the stated reason for the denial. In general, PSLF denials are often tied...
Can I recover transportation costs if I had to use rideshares for three weeks after the crash?
In Missouri, transportation costs related to a crash may sometimes be recoverable as part of a personal injury claim, depending on the facts. If a wreck left you without a working vehicle, or if you reasonably needed rid...
A grocery store slip-and-fall happened but I didn’t report it until the next day. Did I ruin my case?
Not necessarily. In South Carolina, reporting a slip-and-fall the next day does not automatically ruin a claim. The timing of the report can matter, but it is usually only one fact among many that may affect how a store,...
What are my rights if my spouse is pressuring me to sign a divorce agreement without reading it?
If your spouse is pressuring you to sign a divorce agreement without reading it, you generally do not have to sign it right away. In Maryland, as in many states, a divorce settlement or marital settlement agreement can h...
Do I have to divide frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards in divorce?
In a Mississippi divorce, frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards may sometimes be treated as marital property, but the answer usually depends on how the points were earned, when they were earned, and whether they c...