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Can my landlord make me remove a Ring camera from my own door?
In Virginia, a landlord may sometimes require a tenant to remove a Ring camera or similar device, but the answer usually depends on the lease, the property layout, and whether the device interferes with the landlord’s pr...
I bought a used phone and it was later blacklisted. Can I get my money back?
If you bought a used phone and later learned that it was blacklisted, you may be wondering whether you can get your money back. In general, the answer depends on why the phone was blacklisted, what the seller knew, what...
What are my rights if child support services lost record of my payments?
If Idaho child support services lost record of your payments, you usually have the right to ask for a review, provide proof of payment, and request that the account be corrected if the records are wrong. In general, chil...
Can I take a moving company to court for holding my items hostage over extra fees?
In general, a moving company may not be able to keep your belongings indefinitely just because it says you owe more money, but the answer depends on the contract, the shipment type, the facts of the move, and whether sta...
Can my landlord charge a fee for paying rent online through their required portal?
In general, a landlord in Kansas may try to charge a fee for online rent payment if the fee is allowed by the lease or other rental agreement and if the charge is otherwise lawful. If the portal is required, the fee issu...
Is it legal for my landlord to charge me a $75 fee for paying rent online?
In Arizona, a landlord may sometimes charge a fee for paying rent online, but whether that fee is allowed usually depends on the lease, the payment setup, and any applicable consumer or landlord-tenant rules. A fee is no...
A contractor poured the patio in the wrong size and wants full payment anyway. Do I have to pay?
In general, if a contractor did work that does not match the agreed size or specifications, you may have a basis to dispute full payment. Under basic contract principles, a homeowner usually pays for work that was agreed...
Do I have to pay a parking garage ticket if the exit gate was broken and no attendant was there?
In general, you may still owe money for parking if you used a garage, but a broken exit gate and no attendant can raise questions about whether the garage can fairly enforce the charge. In Utah, the answer usually depend...
My Phone Repair Shop Lost My Device — What Can I Recover?
If a phone repair shop lost your device in Illinois, you may be able to recover the value of the phone and, in some situations, related losses caused by the loss. What is recoverable usually depends on the facts, includi...
How do I file a small claims case against a wedding photographer who never delivered the photos?
If you are in Massachusetts and a wedding photographer took your money but never delivered the photos, small claims court may be one possible way to seek repayment or another monetary remedy. In general, small claims cas...
What happens if a medical bill went to collections even though I was on a payment plan?
If a medical bill was sent to collections even though you were making payments under a payment plan, it may mean the provider or collection agency believes the account was still past due, the plan was not recorded correc...
Do I have to pay a credit repair service that guaranteed results in writing?
In general, a written guarantee from a credit repair service may matter a lot, but it does not automatically mean you must pay every charge the company claims. In Maine, as in other states, the answer usually depends on...
Do I have to include my spouse’s income for income based student loan payments?
In general, whether you must include a spouse’s income for income-based student loan payments depends on the repayment plan, how the loan servicer counts household income, and whether you file taxes jointly or separately...
My roommate changed the WiFi password even though I pay half. Is that a legal issue?
In general, a roommate changing the WiFi password can be more of a housing or relationship dispute than a clear legal problem, but it may become a legal issue depending on how the internet service is set up, who is the a...
Can I qualify for forgiveness if I work at a nonprofit nursing home?
In general, maybe—but it depends on what kind of forgiveness program you mean and how the employer is classified under the program’s rules. A nonprofit nursing home may sound like the kind of job that should count, but m...