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How do I handle a home warranty company that keeps sending contractors but never fixes my AC?
If a home warranty company keeps sending contractors but your air conditioner still is not fixed, the first step is usually to document everything carefully. Keep copies of your warranty contract, repair requests, contra...
What Can I Do If a Delivery Company Damaged My Property?
If a delivery company damaged your property, you may have options to ask for repair or replacement costs, submit a claim, or seek other remedies depending on the facts. In general, the most important first step is to doc...
Is it legal for my tax refund to be taken because of defaulted student loans?
In general, yes. A tax refund may be taken, or offset, to collect certain past-due debts, including defaulted federal student loans, depending on the facts and the type of debt involved. This is a common collection tool...
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 a hotel refuses to refund a prepaid reservation due to a flight cancellation?
If a hotel in Hawaii refuses to refund a prepaid reservation after your flight is canceled, your rights usually depend on the reservation terms, the hotel’s cancellation policy, and any travel protection you bought. In g...
How do I ask the court to review child support after my ex got promoted?
In Massachusetts, a promotion may be one reason to ask the court to review child support, but the court usually looks at whether there has been a material change in circumstances and whether the current order still fits...
What happens if the paying parent quits their job to avoid child support?
In Wisconsin, a parent usually cannot avoid child support just by quitting a job. Courts often look at whether the parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed and may decide support based on earning capacity rather...
What are my rights if my car insurance denies coverage due to a technicality in the policy?
If your car insurance company in Michigan denies coverage because of a policy technicality, you generally still have rights. A denial letter does not always mean the insurer’s decision is final or correct. In many situat...
Is it legal for a landlord to make me pay for professional carpet cleaning even though I left it clean?
In Iowa, whether a landlord can charge you for professional carpet cleaning usually depends on the lease, the condition of the carpet at move-out, and how the charge is being labeled. If you left the unit clean and the c...
What happens if my loan servicer says my $0 income driven payments do not count?
If your loan servicer says your $0 income-driven repayment payments do not count, it usually means the servicer believes those months do not meet the requirements for a particular program, forgiveness track, or payment c...
Do I have to list every bank account and retirement account in a prenup?
In general, a prenuptial agreement is more likely to be enforceable when both people are given a fair, honest picture of their finances before signing. In Pennsylvania, that often means disclosing bank accounts, retireme...
What are my rights if my employer fired me on Friday and said payroll will process it next month?
If you were fired in Utah and your employer says payroll will process your final pay next month, you may still have a right to be paid all wages you already earned. In general, being terminated does not erase wages that...
Do I have to accept arbitration when a home warranty company refuses to cover my broken air conditioner?
In South Carolina, you usually have to start with the terms of the home warranty contract. Many home warranty agreements include an arbitration clause, which may require disputes to go through arbitration instead of cour...
Can I break my lease if my apartment has repeated flooding every time it rains?
In Maryland, repeated flooding in an apartment may sometimes give a tenant a basis to end a lease, but it depends heavily on the facts. The key question is usually whether the flooding is serious enough to make the home...
What are my rights if my parked car was damaged by a snowplow?
If your parked car was damaged by a snowplow in Idaho, you may have rights to seek compensation, but the available options usually depend on who operated the snowplow, where the damage happened, and what kind of insuranc...