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Do I have to pay a restocking fee when returning a defective appliance within three days?
In general, a restocking fee may depend on the seller’s return policy, the sales contract, and whether the appliance was actually defective. If an appliance is defective, many consumers assume a restocking fee should not...
Can I Get Out of a Car Purchase After Finding Out the Odometer Was Rolled Back?
If you bought a car in Hawaii and later learned the odometer may have been rolled back, you may have several possible legal and practical options, but the right remedy depends on the facts. In general, odometer tampering...
What are my rights if my spouse is pressuring me to sign a divorce agreement without reading it?
If your spouse is pressuring you to sign a divorce agreement without reading it, you generally do not have to sign it right away. In Maryland, as in many states, a divorce settlement or marital settlement agreement can h...
What happens if my AI-generated podcast intro sounds like a famous song?
If an AI-generated podcast intro sounds like a famous song, the main legal concern is that it may be close enough to raise copyright, trademark, or unfair competition issues, depending on the facts. In general, the close...
How do I handle a personal injury claim if I do not have health insurance?
If you do not have health insurance, you can still usually pursue a personal injury claim in New Mexico if someone else may be legally responsible for your injuries. The lack of insurance does not automatically prevent y...
How do I get a defamatory Reddit post removed if the poster is anonymous?
If a Reddit post seems defamatory and the poster is anonymous, there are usually a few practical and legal paths to try. The first step is often to preserve evidence, because posts can be edited or deleted quickly. Take...
Is it legal for a landlord to refuse to renew my lease because I complained about noise?
In New York, a landlord may sometimes decide not to renew a lease for reasons that are not illegal, even if a tenant previously complained about noise. But the answer can depend heavily on the type of housing, the reason...
Do I have to show physical injury to get protection under RCW harassment laws?
In general, no. Under Washington harassment laws, physical injury is often not the key issue. What usually matters is whether the conduct meets the legal definition of harassment and whether the facts show a real basis f...
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...
What happens if a former coworker wrote on LinkedIn that I was fired for fraud?
If a former coworker posted on LinkedIn that you were fired for fraud, the post may create legal problems depending on what was said, whether it was false, and who saw it. In general, a statement accusing someone of frau...
Do Property Showings While Selling a House Affect My Lease Rights in Rhode Island?
In general, property showings while a landlord is selling a house do not automatically cancel or reduce a tenant’s lease rights in Rhode Island. If you have a valid lease, the landlord usually still has to honor its term...
How do I handle a landlord who says California is a one-party consent state?
In California, a landlord saying the state is a one-party consent state is usually referring to audio recording rules. That phrase may be relevant, but it does not mean a landlord can record any conversation whenever the...
Can my apartment complex charge me $150 because my trash bag was found outside the dumpster?
In Alaska, an apartment complex may be able to charge a fee if your lease or written rental agreement allows a trash-related charge, a house rule, or a separate fine for improper disposal. Whether a $150 charge is allowe...
My employer changed my commission plan after the customer already signed. Which rate applies?
In California, the answer usually depends on the terms of the commission plan, when the commission was earned under that plan, and whether your employer gave effective notice of the change before the work or sale was com...
Can my landlord make me remove a Ring camera from my own door?
In Virginia, a landlord may sometimes require a tenant to remove a Ring camera or similar device, but the answer usually depends on the lease, the property layout, and whether the device interferes with the landlord’s pr...