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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...
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...
What are my rights if my landlord changed the laundry room hours after I signed the lease?
In general, a landlord cannot casually change an important rental term after you sign a lease if the lease gives you a right to use the laundry room during certain hours or as part of the tenancy. Whether you have a lega...
What happens if I record a confidential conversation only for my own notes and never share it?
In California, recording a confidential conversation can still create legal risk even if you say the recording was only for your own notes and you never shared it. The key issue is usually not what you later did with the...
What happens if my loan servicer says my $0 income driven payments do not count?
If your loan servicer says your $0 income-driven repayment payments do not count, it usually means the servicer believes those months do not meet the requirements for a particular program, forgiveness track, or payment c...
What are my rights if my ex moved our child out of Alabama without telling me?
If your child was moved out of Alabama without telling you, your rights usually depend on the current custody order, whether any court case is already pending, and whether the move was authorized by law or by a judge. In...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge extra for guests staying longer than a week?
In Iowa, a landlord may sometimes be able to charge extra for a guest who stays longer than a week, but it usually depends on the lease, the rental agreement, and the facts of the situation. The key issue is often whethe...
Do I have to pay for replacement value or repair cost in a Minnesota property damage case?
In Minnesota property damage cases, the amount at issue is often whether damages are measured by repair cost, replacement value, or another measure of loss. In general, the answer depends on the type of property, the ext...
Can I file for divorce if my spouse moved out six months ago and refuses to talk about paperwork?
In California, you can usually start the divorce process even if your spouse moved out months ago and will not communicate about paperwork. A spouse does not generally need to agree for you to file a petition for divorce...
Can I Sue a Cleaner for Damaging Expensive Clothing?
In Connecticut, a cleaner may sometimes be responsible if your clothing was damaged while it was in the cleaner’s custody, but the answer usually depends on the facts. Common issues include whether the cleaner handled th...
Can my landlord evict me because I refused entry when they gave only 30 minutes’ notice?
In Virginia, a landlord usually cannot treat every refusal of entry as an automatic eviction event. In general, the answer depends on the lease, the reason for the visit, how much notice was given, and whether the landlo...
Is it legal for police to keep my driver’s license after a DUI arrest?
In Kentucky, police may sometimes take and keep a driver’s license after a DUI arrest, but the answer depends on what happened during the stop, the arrest, and any paperwork the officer issues. In general, officers can s...
Do I have to pay rent if my apartment ceiling collapsed and I cannot use the bedroom?
In Alabama, a ceiling collapse that makes a bedroom unusable may affect whether full rent is still owed, but the answer usually depends on the facts, the lease terms, and the landlord’s response. In general, if part of a...