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Can a Company Send Me to Collections for Equipment I Already Returned?
Yes, a company may sometimes send an account to collections even if you returned the equipment, but that does not automatically mean the debt is valid. In general, the key issue is whether the company believes you still...
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...
Do I have to pay towing and storage fees after my car was impounded for DUI in Rhode Island?
In general, yes, you may have to pay towing and storage fees to get a car released after it has been impounded in a DUI-related incident in Rhode Island. When a vehicle is towed and stored by a tow company or impound lot...
Can my landlord charge me a $500 repainting fee when I only lived there for eight months and didn’t damage the walls?
In California, a landlord usually cannot charge a tenant for ordinary wear and tear, but a repainting charge may be allowed if the landlord can show the paint damage went beyond normal use. The fact that you lived there...
A Contractor Took My Deposit and Keeps Rescheduling — Can I Sue?
If a contractor took your deposit and keeps rescheduling, that can be frustrating and may raise legal issues in Washington. In general, the key questions are whether the contractor actually performed work, whether the de...
My Contractor Used Unlicensed Workers — Can I Cancel the Contract?
In California, the answer often depends on the facts of the job, the contract terms, and what “unlicensed workers” means in your situation. In general, a contractor using workers who do not hold a required license does n...
Do I Owe Rent If My Apartment Had No Heat for Two Weeks?
In Michigan, a two-week loss of heat can be a serious habitability problem, but it does not automatically mean you can stop paying rent without risk. In general, tenants still owe rent unless a legal remedy applies, and...
The moving company broke my TV but their claim form says they owe pennies per pound. Can they do that?
In general, a moving company may try to limit how much it pays for damaged household goods, including a TV, through the contract or claim paperwork. A “pennies per pound” statement usually means the company is relying on...
Can I Sue a Travel Agency for Booking the Wrong Dates?
In general, you may have a legal claim if a travel agency books the wrong dates and that mistake causes financial loss or another measurable harm. Whether a claim exists usually depends on what the agency agreed to do, w...
My landlord tossed my patio furniture during “cleanup day.” Can they do that?
In Nevada, a landlord usually cannot just throw away a tenant’s personal property because it was left outside during a cleanup day. Whether the landlord’s conduct was allowed often depends on the lease, the kind of prope...
I paid a deposit for a couch and the store keeps pushing delivery back. Can I cancel and get my money back?
In New Jersey, the answer is often “maybe,” but it depends on the store’s contract, the reason for the delay, and what the store promised when you paid the deposit. In general, if a retailer keeps missing the delivery da...
Can I Get Out of a Car Purchase If the Dealer Hid Accident History?
In Texas, you may have options if a dealer hid or failed to disclose important accident history when selling a car, but the available remedies depend heavily on the facts. The key questions are usually whether the accide...
Can I Sue a Mechanic Who Kept My Car for Months and Still Didn’t Fix It?
In Florida, a mechanic who keeps your car for a long time and still does not repair it may create a legal dispute, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. The key questions are usually what the mechanic promised, wh...
What are my rights if I was arrested for DUI after taking prescribed anxiety medication?
If you were arrested for DUI after taking prescribed anxiety medication in Washington, you generally have the same basic criminal procedure rights as any other person accused of a crime. That usually includes the right t...
Husband Owns the Car and Controls Finances—What Rights Do I Have During Separation?
In Oregon, your rights during a separation usually depend on the overall financial picture, not just whose name is on the car title or who manages the bank accounts. If you are married and living separately, the law gene...