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What Are My Rights When an Online Seller Claims a Price Error?
When an online seller says a posted price was a mistake, your rights usually depend on the facts, the seller’s terms, and whether a binding contract was formed. In general, a website listing can sometimes be treated like...
Is It Legal for a Store to Refuse Cash Payments?
In general, a store in Virginia may be able to refuse cash payments, but the answer often depends on the type of business, the store’s policies, and any laws that apply to the specific transaction. For many everyday reta...
Can I file an antiharassment protection order in Washington if my neighbor keeps yelling threats at me from the driveway?
In Washington, a person may be able to ask for an antiharassment protection order if another person engages in a course of conduct that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses them and that conduct serves no legitimate or...
What Can I Do If My Apartment Has Repeated Sewage Backups?
Repeated sewage backups in an apartment can be a serious habitability issue, especially if the problem affects health, safety, or the use of the home. In general, a landlord is usually expected to keep a rental unit in a...
What happens if my parked car was hit in my apartment lot and the complex has camera footage?
If your parked car was hit in an apartment lot in New Hampshire and the complex has camera footage, that footage may help show what happened, who was involved, and whether the other driver can be identified. In general,...
Can I withhold rent if the heat has been out since Friday and the temperature inside is 54 degrees?
In Maine, a loss of heat can be a serious habitability problem, and a cold apartment may trigger tenant remedies. But whether you can withhold rent safely usually depends on the lease, the facts, and what steps you have...
Can a Landlord Charge Me for Cleaning When I Left the Place Spotless?
In Texas, a landlord may sometimes charge for cleaning after you move out, but that usually depends on the lease, the condition of the unit, and how the landlord characterizes the charge. If you left the place truly clea...
Is It Legal for a Subscription App to Make Cancellation Hard to Find?
In general, a subscription app should not use confusing, hidden, or unusually difficult cancellation steps if those practices are misleading or unfair. Whether the conduct is legally problematic often depends on what the...
What happens if I was hit by a delivery driver while they were working?
If a delivery driver hit you while they were working, the situation usually involves more than one possible insurance claim. In general, the driver’s personal auto policy, the delivery company’s insurance, or both may ma...
What happens if I was bitten while pet sitting for the dog owner?
If you were bitten while pet sitting for the dog owner in Colorado, what happens next usually depends on the facts, the dog’s history, who had control of the dog, and what insurance may apply. In general, a bite claim ca...
Can I sue for defamation if someone posted on Facebook that I stole from my church?
In Alabama, a Facebook post accusing you of stealing from your church may raise a defamation issue if the statement is false, presented as a factual claim, and caused harm. In general, accusations of theft are the kind o...
Do I have to keep going to physical therapy for my injury claim if I cannot afford it?
In general, no one can force you to keep paying for physical therapy if you truly cannot afford it. But in an injury claim, stopping treatment or skipping sessions may affect how an insurer, adjuster, or jury views your...
Can a contractor demand additional payment after the project is finished?
In general, a contractor may ask for additional payment after a project is finished, but that does not automatically mean the homeowner or customer must pay it. Whether the demand is valid usually depends on the contract...
Is it legal for an insurance adjuster to ask for my entire medical history after a minor fall?
In Florida, an insurance adjuster may ask for medical information after a fall if the request relates to a claim and the injuries or conditions at issue. But asking for your entire medical history is often broader than w...
Is it legal for police to lie about evidence after reading me my rights?
In Nevada, as in many other states, police may sometimes use deception during an investigation or interrogation. Being read your rights does not automatically stop officers from using questioning tactics that may include...