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What are my rights if my landlord issued an eviction notice after I called the health department?
In Kansas, a landlord generally cannot use the eviction process as retaliation just because a tenant complained about housing conditions or contacted a housing or health authority. If the notice came soon after you repor...
Do I have to pay storage charges while arguing with insurance about whether my car is totaled?
In general, maybe. In Rhode Island, whether you have to pay storage charges while an insurance company is deciding if your car is totaled usually depends on the insurance policy, who ordered the tow or storage, how long...
How do I respond to an eviction notice when I am protected by a temporary restraining order against the other tenant?
If you are in Vermont and you receive an eviction notice while you are protected by a temporary restraining order (TRO) against another tenant, the first step is to look carefully at who is named in the notice, who is be...
Do I have to pay for a subscription box that renewed for a year when I only wanted one month?
In California, whether you have to pay for a subscription box that renewed for a year after you only wanted one month usually depends on the signup terms, how clearly the renewal was disclosed, and whether you took steps...
How do I prove someone intentionally recorded me without permission under Penal Code 632?
In California, Penal Code 632 is part of the state’s wiretapping and privacy rules. In general, it addresses the intentional recording or eavesdropping on a confidential communication without the consent of all parties....
Can I get forgiveness if I am a firefighter employed by the city?
In general, the answer depends on what kind of “forgiveness” you mean. A city firefighter in West Virginia might be asking about debt forgiveness, disciplinary forgiveness, job reinstatement, benefits relief, or some oth...
Do I have to pay alimony from my bonus if the divorce order only mentions salary?
In Rhode Island, the answer may depend on the exact wording of the divorce order, the surrounding settlement or trial record, and how the court interprets “salary” in the context of your case. If the order only mentions...
Is it legal for a landlord to keep renting to someone whose dog already bit a neighbor?
In general, yes, a landlord in Hawaii may be allowed to keep renting to a tenant even if the tenant’s dog has already bitten a neighbor. But the answer can depend on the facts, the lease, any pet rules, the seriousness o...
My neighbor’s fence blocks the only sunlight to my garden. Is there anything I can do?
In Massachusetts, a neighbor’s fence blocking sunlight to a garden is not automatically a legal violation. In general, property owners are allowed to use their land, including putting up fences, unless a local rule, ease...
Do I have to pay back my health insurance from a dog bite settlement?
In general, maybe. After a dog bite settlement, your health insurer may have a right to ask for reimbursement if it paid medical bills related to the injury. Whether repayment is required often depends on the insurance c...
What are my rights if my retirement plan account was transferred to the state as abandoned?
In Maryland, if a retirement plan account is treated as abandoned and transferred to the state, you usually do not lose ownership of the money simply because it was turned over. In general, the state holds abandoned prop...
Can a Car Dealership Change Financing Terms After I Drove Off?
In general, a car dealership in Missouri does not automatically get to change financing terms after you leave with the vehicle. If the sale was completed on the terms you signed, the dealership usually cannot later rewri...
Can a Landlord Evict Me for Having Guests Too Often?
In general, a landlord may try to act if guests are causing a lease violation, a nuisance, or a problem that affects other tenants or the property. But simply having visitors is not always a valid reason for eviction. Wh...
My Employer Reduced My Commission After the Sale Closed — Is That Legal?
In Florida, whether an employer may reduce your commission after a sale closes usually depends on the commission agreement, company policy, and when the commission was earned under the applicable arrangement. In general,...
What are my rights if a company recorded my sales call after I said I did not consent?
If a company recorded your sales call after you clearly said you did not consent, that may raise legal issues in California. In general, California is a two-party consent state for many confidential communications, which...