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What are my rights if a hair salon damaged my hair and refuses compensation?
If a hair salon in South Carolina damaged your hair and refuses to pay, you may have several possible consumer-law or civil-law arguments depending on what happened, what was promised, and how much harm you suffered. In...
What Happens If a Company Refuses to Honor a Written Price Quote?
In general, if a company gives you a written price quote and later refuses to honor it, the situation may turn on what the quote said, whether it was meant to be binding, and what other communications or documents were e...
What are my rights if my mechanic lost my car keys and wants me to pay for a replacement?
If a mechanic in Nebraska lost your car keys, you may have some rights, but the exact result usually depends on the facts, any repair agreement, and whether the mechanic was responsible for the loss. In general, when a b...
Is it legal to record a private conversation with a school administrator about my child?
In Pennsylvania, whether it is legal to record a private conversation with a school administrator about your child can depend on the circumstances, especially whether the conversation is considered private and whether th...
How do I check whether my employer counts for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
Public Service Loan Forgiveness, often called PSLF, is a federal student loan program that generally looks at whether your employment is with a qualifying public service employer and whether you meet the program’s other...
Do I have to pay rent if my landlord failed to fix a broken heater during winter?
In Washington, a broken heater during winter can raise serious habitability concerns, but it does not automatically mean rent can be withheld without risk. In general, tenants still need to be careful about withholding r...
What happens if I bought a used car yesterday and the check engine light came on during the drive home?
If the check engine light came on during the drive home after you bought a used car in Iowa, that does not automatically mean the seller did something unlawful, but it may raise concerns about the car’s condition, the se...
Can a Moving Company Auction My Stuff Without Proper Notice?
In general, a moving company may not be able to auction your belongings without giving notice first. Whether the auction was allowed usually depends on the contract, where the goods were stored, how much was owed, and wh...
How do I deal with a rental car company charging me for fuel when I returned it full?
If a rental car company charged you for fuel after you believe you returned the car full, the first step is usually to gather proof. That may include the rental agreement, the return receipt, photos or video of the fuel...
Do I have to use an income-driven repayment plan to get PSLF credit?
In general, no. For federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness, an income-driven repayment plan is often one of the most common ways borrowers make qualifying payments, but it is not necessarily the only way to receive PSLF...
Is it legal for a dealership to add a $1,995 protection package after we agreed on the price?
In Colorado, a dealership usually cannot simply change the deal after you and the dealer have already agreed on the price, but the answer depends on what was actually agreed to, what was written, and whether you had alre...
Can I get an emergency court order to stop someone from posting more false claims?
In some situations, a court in Wyoming may be asked to enter an emergency order to stop another person from making or repeating false claims. But that type of relief is usually limited, and courts often look carefully at...
What are my rights if my car warranty claim is denied due to “lack of maintenance” I can prove?
If a car warranty claim is denied because the company says you failed to maintain the vehicle, but you have proof that you did the required maintenance, you may have grounds to challenge the denial. In general, a warrant...
What happens if my employer did not pay my final paycheck after I quit?
If you quit your job in Alabama and your employer does not pay your final paycheck, that can raise a wage payment issue. In general, an employer still must pay wages that have already been earned, but the timing and meth...
Is it legal for an insurer to close my personal injury claim because I missed one phone call?
In general, an insurer may not be able to close a Nevada personal injury claim just because you missed one phone call. Whether a claim can be closed usually depends on the policy language, the insurer’s claim-handling pr...