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What happens if my landlord changes lease terms without my consent?
In general, a landlord cannot simply change the terms of a signed lease on their own once the lease is in effect. A lease is usually a binding contract, so if one side wants to change a material term, the other side gene...
Can I Be Charged for Leaving the Scene After Agreeing With the Other Driver?
In Kentucky, you may still face a charge for leaving the scene of an accident even if you and the other driver verbally agreed at the time. A private agreement between drivers does not always control whether the law cons...
Is it legal for a landlord to keep renting to someone whose dog already bit a neighbor?
In general, yes, a landlord in Hawaii may be allowed to keep renting to a tenant even if the tenant’s dog has already bitten a neighbor. But the answer can depend on the facts, the lease, any pet rules, the seriousness o...
Is it criminal damage to property if I tore down a political sign from someone’s yard?
In Minnesota, tearing down a political sign from someone else’s yard may be treated as a criminal property offense, depending on the facts. The exact charge, if any, can depend on whether the sign was damaged, taken, des...
What are my rights if my landlord gave me notice for unpaid rent but never fixed the broken furnace?
If you are in North Dakota and your landlord gave you notice about unpaid rent, the first question is usually whether the rent is actually overdue and whether the landlord has followed the lease and any required notice p...
Can my landlord raise my rent by $400 with only 15 days of notice?
In Oregon, a rent increase with only 15 days’ notice may be lawful in some very limited situations, but it often depends on the type of tenancy, the lease terms, and whether any local rent-control or notice rules apply....
Do I have to go to court if we reached a full divorce settlement?
In South Carolina, reaching a full divorce settlement often reduces how much court involvement is needed, but it does not always mean you can skip court entirely. In many divorce cases, a judge still has to review the pa...
What happens if the eviction notice says I violated the lease but does not say what I did?
If an eviction notice says you violated the lease but does not explain what conduct is being alleged, that may create a problem for the landlord’s notice, but the effect depends on the facts and Michigan law. In general,...
Can I recover future medical costs if my doctor says I may need surgery later?
In general, yes, future medical costs may sometimes be recoverable in an Ohio personal injury claim if they are reasonably related to the injury and can be supported by medical evidence. If a doctor says you may need sur...
What Are My Chances of Beating a Ticket for Passing a Rolling Roadblock?
In Colorado, your chances of beating a ticket for passing a rolling roadblock usually depend on the specific traffic rule you are accused of violating, what the officer saw, and what evidence is available. A “rolling roa...
Can I sue a dog walker if the dog they were handling bit me?
In Utah, you may be able to bring a claim against a dog walker if the walker’s conduct played a role in the bite, but the answer usually depends on the facts, the relationship between the walker and the dog owner, and wh...
Can a first DUI be reduced to reckless driving in Missouri?
In Missouri, a first DUI may sometimes be reduced to reckless driving, but it is not automatic and it depends on the facts of the case, the local prosecutor’s practices, and the evidence available. A reduction is usually...
Can child support be lowered if I have large medical bills after surgery?
In Virginia, large medical bills after surgery may sometimes be part of the picture if you are asking for a child support modification, but they do not automatically lower child support. Courts usually look at whether th...
Can I request back child support if the father was not listed on the birth certificate?
In Virginia, the fact that a father was not listed on the birth certificate does not necessarily prevent a child support claim. In general, child support depends on legal parentage, not only on what appears on a birth ce...
Do I have to give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company?
In Pennsylvania, you may be asked to give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company after an accident or injury on someone else’s property. Whether you must agree depends on your role, your insurance...