Legal Q&A Topics
Browse published legal information questions. Pages are sorted by recent reader activity.
Do I have to pay for a service contract that I never signed?
In general, not signing a service contract may be an important fact, but it does not always end the analysis. In Wyoming, as in other states, whether you may owe money can depend on whether there was some other agreement...
Is it legal for a landlord to serve an eviction notice through a maintenance worker?
In general, a landlord may be able to use another person to deliver an eviction notice, but whether that service is legally valid depends on the rules that apply in the specific jurisdiction and on the facts of the deliv...
My Neighbor Claims My Fence Is on Their Property — Who Has to Prove It?
In Michigan, the answer usually depends on what kind of dispute this is and what evidence each side has. In a boundary dispute, the person making the claim that the fence is on the wrong property often needs to support t...
Can a store use hidden cameras in dressing rooms to prevent shoplifting?
In Ohio, a store generally should not place hidden cameras in a dressing room or other area where a customer has a strong expectation of privacy. Dressing rooms are usually treated as private spaces, and secretly recordi...
How do I sue a cleaning service that stole items from my home?
If a cleaning service took items from your home, the situation may involve both a civil claim and, in some cases, a police report. In general, a person or business that enters your home to provide cleaning services is st...
Do I have to appear in court for fourth-degree criminal damage to property in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, you may have to appear in court if you are charged with fourth-degree criminal damage to property, but the answer usually depends on how the case is charged, how the court handles the case, and what orders...
How do I cancel a student debt relief company contract that promised fast forgiveness?
If you signed up with a student debt relief company and later decided you want out, the first thing to do is read every document you received, including the contract, payment authorization, welcome emails, and cancellati...
What happens if I found unclaimed property under my old address from 12 years ago?
If you found unclaimed property tied to an old address from 12 years ago, the main question is usually whether the property is actually yours, whether you still have a legal right to claim it, and whether the holder or s...
What happens if my parked car was hit in my apartment lot and the complex has camera footage?
If your parked car was hit in an apartment lot in New Hampshire and the complex has camera footage, that footage may help show what happened, who was involved, and whether the other driver can be identified. In general,...
Can I Get My Deposit Back If the Venue Canceled My Event?
In Georgia, whether you can get your deposit back after a venue cancels your event usually depends on the contract, the reason for the cancellation, and what money was paid as a deposit versus a nonrefundable booking fee...
Apartment management lost my rent money order and says I’m late. How do I prove I paid?
If apartment management says your rent is late because it lost your money order, the key issue is usually proof. In general, a tenant may need to show that the rent was actually delivered or cashed, or at least that paym...
Can I sue if I was injured by a defective ladder I bought six months ago?
In general, you may be able to bring a claim if a defective ladder injured you, even if you bought it six months ago. In Wyoming, as in many states, the key issue is usually not how long you owned the ladder, but whether...
A repair shop wiped my laptop during a battery replacement. Can I claim lost files?
If a repair shop wiped your laptop during a battery replacement, you may have a possible claim for the lost files and any related losses, but the outcome usually depends on the facts. In Washington, the most important is...
Is it legal for a private lender to sue me for a student loan from 12 years ago?
In general, a private lender may be able to sue over an unpaid student loan, even if the loan is old, but whether the lawsuit is legally allowed depends on several facts. The most important issue is usually the statute o...
What are my rights if a hotel charged my card twice and will not reverse the duplicate charge?
If a hotel charged your card twice, the issue is usually treated as a billing dispute or duplicate charge problem. In general, you may have the right to ask the hotel to correct the error and to request a refund or rever...