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What happens if my car is repossessed without prior notice?
If your car is repossessed without prior notice, that usually means the lender or repossession company took the vehicle because the loan may have been in default, and they did so without first giving you a warning on the...
Can repeated unwanted emails count as harassment under Washington law?
Yes, repeated unwanted emails can sometimes be part of harassment under Washington law, but it depends on the facts and the legal context. In general, a single annoying email is usually not enough by itself. Repeated mes...
Can my employer put my final check on a pay card with fees in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the answer often depends on what payment method you agreed to and what the employer’s payroll practices are. In general, employers may use different ways to pay wages, including direct deposit, paper che...
Can a prenup decide who pays attorney fees if we divorce?
In general, a prenuptial agreement may address how attorney fees are handled if the marriage ends in divorce. That said, whether a particular clause will be enforced can depend on the wording of the agreement, the circum...
Is it legal for a lender to charge late fees while my deferment request is pending?
In general, the answer depends on the loan documents, the lender’s policies, and whether the lender has formally approved the deferment. A pending deferment request does not always stop late fees by itself. In many situa...
Do I have to report a dog bite to animal control if the injury was minor?
In New York, a minor dog bite does not automatically mean you have to report it to animal control in every situation. Whether a report is required can depend on local rules, who was bitten, how serious the injury was, an...
My apartment’s fire alarm goes off constantly and management ignores it. Can I break the lease?
In Texas, a constant fire alarm problem may be more than a nuisance if it creates serious safety concerns, interferes with your use of the apartment, or shows that the landlord is not maintaining the property in a livabl...
How do I prove pain and suffering after a serious dog attack?
In general, proving pain and suffering after a serious dog attack means showing how the injury affected your body, mind, and daily life. This is different from proving medical bills or lost wages, because pain and suffer...
Do I have to pay a debt collector who added $300 in fees I don’t recognize?
In general, you may not have to pay fees that you do not recognize unless the collector can show that those charges are actually allowed. A debt collector usually must be able to explain what the $300 is for and why it w...
What are my rights if alimony was supposed to end after five years but deductions keep coming out?
If alimony in Maryland was supposed to end after five years but deductions are still being taken, the first question is whether the obligation truly ended by its own terms or whether a court order, agreement, or payment...
Is it legal for a landlord to ban guests from staying overnight?
In general, a landlord may be able to limit or regulate overnight guests through the lease, house rules, or occupancy policies, but a complete ban is not always treated the same way in every situation. In North Dakota, t...
Do I Have to Return Wrong Items Sent With My Buyee Order From Japan?
If Buyee or a seller sent you the wrong item, the answer is usually fact-specific. In general, whether you have to return it depends on the purchase terms, who made the mistake, what was delivered, and whether any return...
How do I cancel a meal delivery subscription that keeps charging me even after I clicked cancel online?
If a meal delivery subscription keeps charging you after you clicked cancel online, the first step is usually to save proof of the cancellation and check the account terms. In many subscription disputes, the key issue is...
Can an internet company send me to collections for equipment I returned with a tracking number?
In general, an internet company may still try to send an account balance to collections even if you returned the equipment, if the company’s records do not show the return, if the return was processed incorrectly, or if...
How do I handle a divorce when one child wants to live with each parent?
When parents divorce and one child wants to live with each parent, the situation often involves both custody and parenting-time decisions. In general, Vermont courts focus on the best interests of each child, which means...