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Can a car dealer cancel my purchase because they found a better buyer?
In general, a car dealer in Florida cannot simply cancel a completed purchase just because another buyer is offering more money. Whether a dealer may back out usually depends on what exactly was signed, whether financing...
What are my rights if my insurance company delays paying my claim for over 90 days?
In Montana, a long delay in paying an insurance claim may raise concerns, but the exact rights and remedies usually depend on the type of insurance, the policy language, the reason for the delay, and the facts of the cla...
What happens if the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage is only $10,000 and my medical bills are higher?
In Texas, if the at-fault driver’s insurance policy is only $10,000 and your medical bills are higher, the insurance company usually will not pay more than the policy limit for that driver’s liability coverage. That does...
Can I get student loan forgiveness if I work for a state university?
In general, working for a state university may make you eligible for some student loan forgiveness programs, but it depends on the program, the type of loans you have, and whether your employment fits the program rules....
What are my rights if my apartment has no working smoke detectors?
If your apartment has no working smoke detectors, that can raise serious habitability and safety concerns. In general, landlords are usually expected to provide and maintain basic safety equipment required by law and by...
Do I have to pay a credit repair service that guaranteed results in writing?
In general, a written guarantee from a credit repair service may matter a lot, but it does not automatically mean you must pay every charge the company claims. In Maine, as in other states, the answer usually depends on...
Neighbor’s dog keeps getting loose and scratched my car. Can animal control help with property damage?
In Georgia, animal control may be able to help if a neighbor’s dog is repeatedly running loose, creating a nuisance, or violating local animal control rules. Whether animal control can do anything about the car damage it...
How do I dispute a $980 charge from a hotel that claimed I smoked in a non-smoking room?
If a hotel charged you $980 for allegedly smoking in a non-smoking room, the dispute usually turns on the hotel’s terms, the evidence it has, and whether the charge was authorized. In general, hotels may impose smoking f...
How Do I Report Off-the-Clock Work at a Food Service Job?
If you are working in California food service and your employer is asking you to work off the clock, that usually means you may not be getting paid for all the time you spend working. In general, California wage and hour...
Can I recover lost wages after missing three weeks of work from a car accident?
In Alabama, you may be able to recover lost wages after a car accident if someone else’s negligence caused the crash and your missed work is supported by evidence. Missing three weeks of work is not, by itself, what deci...
Do I have to leave by the end of a 30-day notice if I have nowhere else to go?
In Oregon, a 30-day notice usually means the landlord is telling you that the tenancy is ending, but it does not always mean you must move out immediately on day 30 without any further process. In many situations, the la...
Is it legal for an insurer to send payment directly to the lienholder after totaling my car?
In general, yes. If your car is financed or leased, the lienholder usually has a legal interest in the vehicle and the insurance proceeds tied to it. After a total loss, an insurer often may send some or all of the payme...
My Employer Put Me on the Schedule After I Resigned — Am I Responsible?
In general, if you clearly resigned and your employer later put you on the schedule anyway, that does not usually mean you are automatically responsible for working those shifts in Nevada. A resignation typically ends th...
Do I Have a Small Claims Case if My Boss Destroyed My Personal Property at Work?
If your boss destroyed your personal property at work, you may have a small claims issue in Montana, but the answer usually depends on the facts. In general, a small claims case is about trying to recover the value of pr...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge an application fee and deny me without explanation in Rhode Island?
In general, yes, a landlord in Rhode Island may be allowed to charge an application fee and may also be allowed to deny an application without giving a detailed explanation. That is often true in ordinary rental screenin...