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What happens if my security camera captures audio of guests talking in my living room?
In California, the fact that a security camera captures audio in a living room can raise privacy and consent issues, especially if guests did not know they were being recorded. In general, California is known for strict...
How do I handle a landlord who is charging me for water bills from before I moved in?
If a landlord is trying to make you pay water bills from before you moved in, the first question is whether your lease clearly says you are responsible for those charges. In general, a landlord usually cannot shift earli...
Can my insurance company drop me after filing two claims in one year?
In general, an insurance company may have the right to cancel or choose not to renew a policy after claims, but the answer depends on the type of insurance, the policy language, and West Virginia law. Filing two claims i...
Is it legal for a creditor to threaten to sue me over a 9-year-old credit card debt?
In general, a creditor or debt collector may contact you about an old credit card debt and may even say it is considering a lawsuit. But whether a lawsuit would actually be allowed depends on the facts, including the age...
How do I report someone for secretly recording confidential conversations?
In Washington, secretly recording a conversation can raise serious privacy and criminal-law concerns, but whether it is unlawful depends on the facts. The most important first step is to understand what kind of conversat...
What happens if I paid off a loan before learning it might have qualified for forgiveness?
If you paid off a loan before learning it might have qualified for forgiveness, the main issue is usually whether the loan was actually eligible for forgiveness under the program rules and whether any deadline, applicati...
Can a Repair Technician Break Something Else and Not Be Liable?
In general, a repair technician may be liable if they damage something else while performing a repair, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In Kentucky, as in other states, liability often turns on whether the te...
How do I take a pet boarding facility to court if my pet was injured in their care?
If your pet was injured while being boarded, you may be able to bring a civil claim against the facility, depending on the facts and the evidence. In Wyoming, as in many states, the legal theory might involve negligence,...
How do I recover money from an old savings account my parents opened for me as a child?
If your parents opened a savings account for you as a child, the first question is usually whether the money is still in an active account, was closed out, or was transferred somewhere else. In general, the steps to reco...
What happens if I caused a minor accident and then got arrested for DUI in Connecticut?
If you caused a minor accident and were then arrested for DUI in Connecticut, you may be facing more than one type of problem at the same time. In general, there can be a criminal DUI case, possible motor vehicle consequ...
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...
What are my rights if a contractor damages my property and refuses to fix it?
If a contractor damages your property and then refuses to correct the damage, you may have several possible rights under Alabama law, depending on the contract, the facts, and the type of damage involved. In general, a c...
Can I recover money for pain and suffering after six weeks of physical therapy?
In general, maybe. The fact that you needed six weeks of physical therapy does not, by itself, decide whether you can recover money for pain and suffering. In Utah, as in many states, compensation for pain and suffering...
How do I dispute surprise billing from an out-of-network anesthesiologist?
A surprise bill from an out-of-network anesthesiologist can be upsetting, especially if you went to an in-network hospital or surgery center and reasonably expected the anesthesia services to be covered. In general, the...
How do I handle an eviction notice when the landlord never gave me a written lease?
In Nebraska, not having a written lease does not necessarily mean a landlord cannot try to evict you. In general, a rental agreement can sometimes be oral or implied from the way you and the landlord have been acting, su...