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Can my landlord evict me for rent I withheld after sewage backed up into my apartment?
In California, a sewage backup in an apartment can raise serious habitability concerns. In general, landlords must provide rental housing that is fit to live in, and major plumbing or sewage problems may affect that obli...
Do I have to return company tools before getting paid my final wages?
In general, an employer may ask for company tools, equipment, keys, badges, uniforms, or other property to be returned when employment ends. But the question of whether your final wages can be delayed until those items a...
What happens if I was laid off on Monday and still have not received my last check by Wednesday?
If you were laid off in Utah on Monday and still have not received your last check by Wednesday, the short answer is that the timing may or may not be a problem depending on the exact facts. In many workplaces, the final...
Can a Storage Unit Company Auction My Stuff Without Proper Notice?
In general, a storage unit company cannot simply auction a tenant’s belongings without following the notice steps required by law and by the rental agreement. In Ohio, the details usually depend on the contract terms, ho...
Can I get child support if the other parent lives in Canada?
In general, yes, child support may still be possible even if the other parent lives in Canada. The fact that a parent is in another country does not automatically end the obligation to support a child. For Wyoming famili...
Is it legal for a landlord to ignore complaints about a tenant’s aggressive dog?
In Florida, a landlord may not always be legally required to act immediately on complaints about a tenant’s aggressive dog, but ignoring repeated or serious complaints can sometimes create legal risk depending on the fac...
How do I deal with an eviction notice after my landlord refused to renew because of my service animal?
If you are in Iowa and your landlord refused to renew your lease because of your service animal, an eviction notice can feel urgent and confusing. In general, a landlord does not usually need to renew a lease at the end...
Is it a felony if someone damages a public safety vehicle in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, damaging a public safety vehicle can sometimes be charged as a felony, but it depends on the facts and the specific law involved. A public safety vehicle may include police vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances...
Can a company escheat a refund check if I never cashed it?
In general, yes. If a refund check is issued to you and you never cash it, the company may eventually treat the money as unclaimed property and turn it over to the state under Virginia’s unclaimed-property rules. That pr...
How do I prove an eviction notice was served improperly?
In Minnesota, the way an eviction notice is served can matter a great deal, but the exact effect depends on the facts, the type of notice, and the lease or other housing agreement. If a landlord did not serve the notice...
Do I have to disclose AI use to a publisher before signing a copyright assignment?
In general, maybe—but it depends on the contract, the publisher’s policies, and how the work was created. If a publisher asks whether any part of the work was generated, assisted, or edited by AI, you usually should answ...
How do I modify an antiharassment order to add my new address after I moved?
In Washington, if you moved and need your new address reflected in an antiharassment order, the usual starting point is to review the order and any related court paperwork to see how the court handled address confidentia...
What happens if my AI-generated podcast intro sounds like a famous song?
If an AI-generated podcast intro sounds like a famous song, the main legal concern is that it may be close enough to raise copyright, trademark, or unfair competition issues, depending on the facts. In general, the close...
How do I handle a cleaning service that broke my TV and says its workers are independent contractors?
If a cleaning service broke your TV, the first question is usually who may be legally responsible for the loss. In general, the answer depends on who hired the worker, how the job was set up, what the contract says, and...
Can I break my lease if my landlord has not fixed mold in the bathroom for two months?
In Maryland, a landlord’s failure to fix mold in a bathroom for two months may be legally important, but it does not automatically mean you can break your lease without risk. In general, the answer depends on how serious...