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What Can I Do If a Delivery Company Damaged My Property?
If a delivery company damaged your property, you may have options to ask for repair or replacement costs, submit a claim, or seek other remedies depending on the facts. In general, the most important first step is to doc...
Is it legal for a landlord to require renters insurance after the lease has already started?
In Ohio, a landlord may be able to require renters insurance after a lease has already started, but the answer usually depends on the lease language, any later agreement between the parties, and general Ohio contract and...
Is it legal for someone to contact my family members after I told them not to contact me?
In general, it may be legal for someone to contact your family members even after you told that person not to contact you, but that depends on the facts and the reason for the contact. In Washington, as in many states, a...
What happens if my spouse refuses to pay the debts assigned to them in the divorce?
In general, if a divorce order assigns certain debts to your spouse and that spouse refuses to pay, the divorce judgment may still control the rights and obligations between the two of you. In Delaware, as in many states...
What are my rights if a neighbor points a hidden camera through my window?
If you are in Tennessee and believe a neighbor is using a hidden camera to look through your window, you may have several possible privacy-related concerns, depending on exactly what is happening. In general, people have...
What happens if my PSLF payment count shows 82 payments but I think it should be 110?
If your Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) payment count shows 82 qualifying payments but you believe you should have 110, that usually means the loan servicer or PSLF review process has not yet credited some months...
What are my rights if a dog attacked my dog and I was bitten while trying to separate them?
If a dog attacked your dog and you were bitten while trying to separate the animals, you may have more than one kind of legal issue at the same time. In general, one issue is the injury to your dog, and another is the bi...
What happens if my PSLF application was denied because my job title did not sound public service related?
If your PSLF application was denied because your job title did not sound public service related, that denial usually does not end the inquiry. In general, PSLF eligibility is not based only on how a job title sounds. Wha...
Is it legal to use AI-generated music in a YouTube video that earns ad revenue?
In general, it may be legal to use AI-generated music in a YouTube video that earns ad revenue, but the answer depends on several legal and practical factors. The biggest issues are usually copyright, licensing, the term...
Do I have to install an ignition interlock device after a first DUI in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, a first DUI does not automatically mean you will have to install an ignition interlock device in every situation. Whether an interlock is required often depends on the facts of the DUI, the offense level...
What happens if my car is repossessed even though I made a partial payment?
If your car is repossessed after you made a partial payment, that does not automatically mean the repossession was improper. In Iowa, as in many states, the lender or repossession company will usually look first to the l...
Can I withhold rent if my heat has not worked for three weeks in January in Illinois?
In Illinois, a long heating outage in January can be a serious habitability problem, but whether you can withhold rent depends on the facts and on how you respond. In general, tenants are expected to notify the landlord...
Do I have to tell my employer about a first-time DUI arrest in New York?
In New York, a first-time DUI arrest does not automatically mean you must tell your employer. In many jobs, there is no general law requiring you to disclose an arrest right away just because it happened. Whether disclos...
Can My Boss Make Me Pay for a Cash Register Shortage?
In New York, a boss usually cannot simply decide that an employee must pay for a cash register shortage just because the drawer is short. Whether an employer may require repayment often depends on why the shortage happen...
How do I handle a credit card company reopening a dispute after I thought the chargeback was final?
If a credit card company reopens a dispute after you believed the chargeback was final, the first step is usually to read every notice carefully and confirm what changed. In general, a payment dispute can be reopened if...