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Can a landlord charge me for changing locks because I lost one key but returned the others?
In Ohio, a landlord may be able to charge for lock changes or key replacement if the lease says tenants must return all keys, if the missing key creates a security concern, or if the lease makes the tenant responsible fo...
Can my landlord charge me for damages I reported before moving in?
In general, a landlord should not charge a tenant for damage that was already there before the tenant moved in, if the tenant can show the damage existed at move-in and was properly reported. In Alaska, as in many states...
What are my rights if the insurance company wants me to use a specific repair shop?
In general, an insurance company may recommend or prefer a particular repair shop after a claim, but that does not always mean you are required to use it. In Maryland, as in many states, the details usually depend on you...
Do I have to pay for a prepaid service if the business permanently closed?
In general, if you prepaid for a service and the business permanently closed before providing all of it, you may not have to keep paying for the unused portion. The exact answer depends on the contract terms, how the pay...
Can I request alimony if I left my job to care for our children during the marriage?
In Ohio, you may be able to request spousal support, which many people call alimony, if you left your job or reduced your work to care for your children during the marriage. Courts in Ohio generally look at the whole fin...
How do I respond to a 10-day notice to quit for a noise complaint I disagree with?
If you receive a 10-day notice to quit in Georgia for a noise complaint and you disagree with it, the first step is usually to read the notice carefully and preserve every detail. A notice like this may be the landlord’s...
What are my rights if my child was injured at daycare because staff were not watching?
If a child is injured at daycare because staff were not watching, the parents or guardians may have several possible legal and practical rights, depending on what happened and what Alabama law applies. In general, a dayc...
Do I have to report a minor accident to my insurance if there was only a small bumper scratch?
In general, a minor accident with only a small bumper scratch may still be something you consider reporting to your insurance company, even if the damage looks cosmetic. Whether you have to report it often depends on you...
What are my rights if my apartment has had no hot water for 9 days and the landlord keeps ignoring texts?
In Illinois, a long outage of hot water in an apartment may raise serious habitability issues. In general, a rental unit is expected to have essential services, and hot water is often treated as one of those basic necess...
Is it legal for my spouse to stop paying rent on our apartment after moving out?
In Hawaii, the answer usually depends on whose name is on the lease, what the lease says, and whether the spouse who moved out is still legally responsible for the rent. If both spouses signed the lease, moving out by it...
How do I prove the other driver ran a red light if there were no witnesses?
If no one saw the other driver run the red light, you may still be able to prove what happened using other types of evidence. In North Carolina, as in many states, car accident claims often turn on the total picture of t...
What are my rights if someone on TikTok falsely accused me of abusing my dog?
If someone on TikTok falsely accused you of abusing your dog, you may have several possible rights under general Illinois law, depending on what was said, how it was shared, and whether it caused harm. In many situations...
The dentist did a crown on the wrong tooth. What kind of lawyer handles that?
If a dentist placed a crown on the wrong tooth, the kind of lawyer who often handles that issue is a medical malpractice lawyer, dental malpractice lawyer, or personal injury lawyer who has experience with professional n...
Is it legal for my spouse to hide a camera in our bedroom during a divorce?
In Nevada, hiding a camera in a bedroom during a divorce may raise serious privacy and recording issues, but the answer usually depends on exactly what was recorded, where the camera was placed, whether audio was capture...
What happens if I made 120 payments but some were under the wrong repayment plan?
If you made 120 payments but some of them were made under the wrong repayment plan, the key issue is usually whether those payments still count toward the forgiveness or loan-relief program you were trying to qualify for...