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Can a gym renew my annual membership automatically without warning me?
In general, a gym may be able to automatically renew an annual membership if the contract clearly says so and the renewal terms are disclosed in a way that is not misleading. In Massachusetts, however, auto-renewal terms...
Can I get child support if the father is paid in cash and says he has no income?
Yes, possibly. In Ohio, a parent’s child support obligation is generally based on income and other financial facts, not just what the parent says on paper. If a father is paid in cash, works off the books, is self-employ...
Can I ask for child support arrears to be forgiven if the other parent agrees?
In California, you can ask about child support arrears, but the other parent’s agreement by itself usually may not be enough to make the arrears disappear. Child support is generally treated as the right of the child, no...
My landlord gave me a 3-day notice even though the rent portal rejected my payment. What should I do?
In Arizona, a 3-day notice after a rent payment problem can be confusing, especially if you tried to pay on time and the landlord’s online portal rejected the transaction. In general, the first question is whether your r...
Is it defamation if someone says “I think” before making a false factual accusation online in Indiana?
In general, adding the words “I think” does not automatically protect a person from a defamation claim in Indiana. If an online statement still communicates a false factual accusation, a court may look at the whole conte...
Does Living With Cats Mean I Accepted Responsibility for Pet Damage?
In general, simply living with cats does not automatically mean you accepted legal responsibility for any pet damage. In New Jersey, as in many places, responsibility usually depends on facts such as who owned the cat, w...
How do I prove an eviction notice was served improperly?
In Minnesota, the way an eviction notice is served can matter a great deal, but the exact effect depends on the facts, the type of notice, and the lease or other housing agreement. If a landlord did not serve the notice...
Can my landlord charge me for repainting after normal wear and tear?
In Wisconsin, a landlord generally cannot charge a tenant for ordinary wear and tear that happens from normal living. Repainting that is needed only because the walls have aged, faded, or show minor scuffs from regular u...
Is it legal for an insurance adjuster to ask for my entire medical history after a minor fall?
In Florida, an insurance adjuster may ask for medical information after a fall if the request relates to a claim and the injuries or conditions at issue. But asking for your entire medical history is often broader than w...
What happens if I was in an Uber accident and both drivers blame each other?
If you were in an Uber accident and both drivers blame each other, the situation usually turns into an insurance and evidence dispute rather than a simple one-driver claim. In general, fault has to be sorted out before i...
Do I have to pay for repairs if the other driver’s insurer accepts fault but says their policy limit is too low?
In general, if another driver caused the crash and their insurer accepts fault, that does not necessarily mean the insurer will pay all of your repair costs. The insurer usually owes only up to the policy limit available...
Do I have to pay for damage in a rental car if I bought the company’s collision waiver?
In general, buying a rental car company’s collision waiver may reduce or eliminate your responsibility for certain damage to the rental vehicle, but it does not always mean you owe nothing in every situation. The exact a...
Is it legal for a waiver to block my claim after a zipline harness failed?
In South Dakota, a signed waiver may affect an injury claim after a zipline harness failure, but it usually does not automatically end the analysis. Whether the waiver is enforceable often depends on what the form said,...
Can I make a claim if a hit-and-run driver damaged my car in a grocery store parking lot?
If a hit-and-run driver damaged your car in a grocery store parking lot in Virginia, you may be able to make a claim, but the available options usually depend on what evidence exists and what insurance coverage you have....
What happens if I bought a mattress online and the company refuses to honor its 100-night trial?
If you bought a mattress online and the company refuses to honor a promised 100-night trial, the issue is usually about the seller’s contract terms and any consumer-protection rules that may apply in Delaware. In general...