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What are my rights if a student loan settlement company charged $900 and did nothing?
If a student loan settlement company in Oklahoma charged you $900 and then did little or nothing, you may have several possible consumer-law concerns, depending on exactly what was promised, what was delivered, and how t...
Do I have to go to court for a misdemeanor DUI?
In general, a misdemeanor DUI in Oregon usually does involve the court system, but whether you personally have to appear in court can depend on the charge, the stage of the case, and the court’s rules. Many DUI cases sta...
Can I be evicted for running a small online business from my apartment?
In Missouri, the answer is often: it depends on your lease, your landlord’s rules, and what your business actually involves. Many tenants run low-impact online businesses from home without causing problems, but a landlor...
What are my rights if a delivery company loses my $500 package?
If a delivery company loses your $500 package, you may have several possible rights and options, but they usually depend on the facts, the delivery contract, the company’s terms, and whether the shipper or recipient was...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a $300 cleaning fee when the lease says cleaning is included in the deposit?
In Minnesota, the answer usually depends on the exact lease language, the condition of the rental unit at move-out, and how the landlord is using the deposit and any additional fees. If the lease says cleaning is include...
What happens if I got a DUI with a child in the car in Wisconsin?
If you are charged with DUI in Wisconsin and a child was in the car, the situation may be treated more seriously than an ordinary first-time OWI case. In general, the presence of a child can increase the risk of addition...
How do I handle a claim when the landlord ignored loose carpeting in the hallway for months?
If a landlord in Massachusetts knew about loose carpeting in a common hallway and did not fix it for months, the situation may raise a premises liability or negligence issue. In general, a landlord’s responsibility often...
Do I have to split my Social Security benefits in divorce?
In general, Social Security benefits are not divided like marital property in a divorce. That means a divorce court usually does not split one spouse’s future Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits...
My Storage Unit Auctioned My Stuff After Sending Notices to the Wrong Email — What Can I Do?
If a storage facility auctioned your belongings after sending notices to the wrong email address, there may be legal issues, but the answer depends heavily on the lease terms, the notice method used, and Georgia law. In...
What are my rights if a telehealth provider recorded my appointment without clear notice?
In Illinois, a telehealth recording made without clear notice can raise privacy, consent, and professional responsibility concerns, but the exact rights involved usually depend on the facts. The key questions are often w...
Can I get temporary spousal support if I quit work to care for our children?
In West Virginia, you may be able to ask for temporary spousal support if you quit work to care for your children, but the answer depends on the facts of your case and the court’s view of both spouses’ finances and needs...
Is it legal to record a conversation in a busy restaurant if the other person did not consent?
In California, the answer is often no if you are secretly recording a confidential conversation and the other person did not consent. California is generally considered a two-party consent state for confidential communic...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee for a wedding venue that rescheduled my date without asking?
In general, a wedding venue may not be able to enforce a cancellation fee if the venue itself changed the date without your agreement. But the answer depends heavily on the contract language, what the venue actually did,...
What happens if I bought a used car and discovered it had flood damage not disclosed?
If you bought a used car in Iowa and later discovered flood damage that was not disclosed, the main issue is usually whether the seller or dealer failed to tell you something they had a legal duty to disclose. In general...
Can I record a call with an insurance adjuster if I tell them at the beginning?
In California, the answer is usually no if the other person does not agree. California is generally treated as an “all-party consent” state for recording confidential communications, which means telling the insurance adj...