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Can a Gym Keep Charging Me After I Canceled in Person?
In general, if you canceled a gym membership in person, the gym usually should not keep charging you for future billing periods after the cancellation takes effect. But whether charges may continue depends on the contrac...
What happens if my employer did not pay my final paycheck after I quit?
If you quit your job in Alabama and your employer does not pay your final paycheck, that can raise a wage payment issue. In general, an employer still must pay wages that have already been earned, but the timing and meth...
Dog sitter lost my dog during a weekend trip. What can I realistically recover?
If a dog sitter lost your dog during a weekend trip, you may be able to recover some of your financial losses, but the amount and type of recovery usually depend on the facts, the contract, and California law. In general...
Is it legal for a landlord to give an eviction notice because my child is too loud during the day?
In Florida, a landlord may be able to give an eviction notice if the child’s noise is tied to a lease violation, a nuisance, or repeated disturbances that affect other tenants or neighbors. But a notice is not the same t...
How do I cancel a monthly tutoring service that keeps billing after my child stopped attending?
If a tutoring company keeps charging you after your child stopped attending, the first step is usually to review the contract or membership terms you agreed to when you signed up. In many consumer service arrangements, t...
How do I deal with a car rental company billing me $1,300 for scratches I did not cause?
If a rental car company bills you for scratches you believe you did not cause, the first step is usually to gather the rental agreement, pickup and return photos, and any emails or texts about the car’s condition. In gen...
What happens if my landlord sold the building and the new owner says my lease no longer counts?
In North Carolina, a sale of rental property does not usually erase a valid lease just because ownership changed. In general, the new owner steps into the shoes of the old landlord and takes the property subject to exist...
What are my rights if my landlord is trying to raise rent two months into a one-year lease?
In Washington, a landlord usually cannot change the rent in the middle of a fixed-term lease just because time has passed. If you signed a one-year lease at a set rent, that rent generally stays in place for the full lea...
Is it legal for the court to count overtime when calculating child support?
In Nevada, overtime may be included when a court calculates child support, but it is not automatic in every case. Courts usually look at the parent’s income as a whole and may consider overtime if it is regular, dependab...
Can a court divide cryptocurrency wallets if only one spouse knows the password?
In Wyoming, a court may be able to treat cryptocurrency wallets as marital or divisible property in a divorce, even if only one spouse knows the password. The fact that one spouse controls the login information does not...
Can a car dealer change the price after I signed the purchase agreement?
In general, a car dealer may not simply change a signed purchase price just because it later wants a higher amount. A signed purchase agreement usually matters because it can show the terms the parties agreed to, includi...
Can I sue a website for refusing to remove defamatory comments posted by users?
In New Jersey, the answer is often complicated and depends heavily on who posted the content, what the website did, and whether federal law applies. In general, websites are often protected from liability for user-genera...
Mechanic replaced parts I never approved and won’t release the car unless I pay. What now?
If a mechanic replaced parts you did not approve and is refusing to release your car until you pay, the situation may involve a dispute over authorization, repair charges, and possession of your vehicle. In Michigan, the...
Do I Have to Talk to the Homeowner’s Insurance Company After Getting Injured at a Party?
In general, you do not have to agree to a recorded statement or answer detailed questions from the homeowner’s insurance company just because you were injured at a party. If an insurer contacts you, it is usually trying...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge pet rent for an emotional support animal?
In general, a landlord usually may not charge pet rent, a pet deposit, or other pet fees for a properly requested emotional support animal, because an emotional support animal is typically treated differently from an ord...