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Is It Legal for a Store to Refuse Cash Payments?
In general, a store in Virginia may be able to refuse cash payments, but the answer often depends on the type of business, the store’s policies, and any laws that apply to the specific transaction. For many everyday reta...
What are my rights if a contractor recorded our payment dispute and threatened to use it against me?
In California, a situation like this may raise privacy, harassment, contract, and evidence issues, but the exact rights depend on what was recorded, how it was recorded, where it happened, and what was said or threatened...
Can a Company Charge Me Again After a Refund Was Issued?
In general, a company may sometimes try to charge you again after a refund was issued, but whether it is allowed depends on the facts, the payment method, the company’s policies, and what happened with the original trans...
What are my rights if someone reposted a defamatory tweet instead of writing it themselves?
If someone in Tennessee reposted a defamatory tweet, your rights may depend on what exactly they shared, how they shared it, and whether they added their own comments or endorsements. In general, defamation law can somet...
Can my landlord keep my deposit for damage I did not cause?
In general, a landlord may only keep a security deposit for reasons allowed by the lease and by state law. If the claimed damage was not caused by you, your household, or your guests, the landlord may have a weaker basis...
How do I make a personal injury claim for burns from a defective pressure cooker?
If a defective pressure cooker burned you, the general process usually starts with getting medical care and preserving evidence. In a product-related injury claim, people often try to show that the product was defective,...
Can a Repair Shop Charge Storage Fees During a Billing Dispute?
In Indiana, a repair shop may sometimes try to charge storage fees while a billing dispute is ongoing, but whether those charges are allowed usually depends on the repair contract, any posted policies, the timing of the...
Can I Sue a Wedding Photographer Who Lost My Photos?
If a wedding photographer in Texas lost your photos, you may wonder whether you can bring a legal claim. In general, the answer depends on the contract, what the photographer promised, how the photos were lost, and what...
Is it legal for a company to take a percentage of my unclaimed property recovery?
In general, a company may be allowed to charge a fee for helping recover unclaimed property, but the exact legality usually depends on Indiana law, the type of property involved, the contract terms, and how the company o...
Can a Landlord Charge Me for Repainting After Only One Year?
In general, a landlord may try to charge a tenant for repainting after one year if the paint damage goes beyond ordinary wear and tear. But if the repainting is just to freshen up the unit because of normal use, the cost...
Can my landlord charge me for parking when it was previously free under my lease?
In Alaska, the answer often depends on what your lease says, whether parking was part of the rented premises, and whether the landlord is trying to change the terms in the middle of a lease term or at renewal. If your wr...
What happens if the Copyright Office rejects my registration because the work lacks human authorship?
If the Copyright Office rejects a registration because it concludes the work lacks human authorship, it usually means the Office is treating the work as not eligible for copyright protection in the form submitted. In gen...
What happens if a credit bureau keeps reporting a debt that is not mine after I disputed it twice?
If a credit bureau in Connecticut keeps reporting a debt that is not yours after you disputed it twice, that may suggest the dispute was not resolved the way you expected. In general, consumer reporting agencies are supp...
Do I have to pay alimony from my bonus if the divorce order only mentions salary?
In Rhode Island, the answer may depend on the exact wording of the divorce order, the surrounding settlement or trial record, and how the court interprets “salary” in the context of your case. If the order only mentions...
What happens if my landlord removes my access to laundry facilities mid-lease?
If a landlord removes your access to laundry facilities in the middle of a lease, the issue may be treated as a change in the services or amenities promised when you rented the unit. In general, what happens next depends...