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Do I have to pay a contractor if the work does not match the contract?
In general, whether you have to pay a contractor when the work does not match the contract depends on the facts, the contract terms, and Oregon law. If the contractor completed work that is substantially what was promise...
What are my rights if the other parent refuses to work but asks me for more child support?
If the other parent refuses to work but asks for more child support, your rights usually depend on how a Tennessee court views each parent’s ability to contribute and the child’s current needs. In general, a parent canno...
How do I handle a notice to quit when I am in a month-to-month rental?
If you are in a month-to-month rental in Iowa and receive a notice to quit, the first step is usually to read it carefully and identify what it is asking you to do. In general, a notice to quit is a written notice that t...
How do I protect rental property income in a prenuptial agreement?
In general, a prenuptial agreement can be one way to define how rental property and rental income will be treated during a marriage. For example, the agreement may state that a particular building remains separate proper...
Do I have to move if my landlord gave me a 60-day notice but I have a fixed-term lease?
In general, a fixed-term lease is meant to last until the end date written in the lease, unless the lease allows an earlier end or there is some other legal reason the tenancy can be terminated sooner. That means a landl...
Do I have to pay for a hotel stay if they gave my reserved room away when I arrived at midnight?
In general, if you had a confirmed hotel reservation and the hotel gave your room away when you arrived, you may have grounds to dispute the charge or ask for a refund, but the answer depends on the facts and the reserva...
What happens if the store says they are not responsible because no employee saw the puddle before I fell?
In Texas, a store’s claim that no employee saw the puddle before your fall does not automatically end the issue. In a premises liability claim, the key question is often whether the store knew or reasonably should have k...
How do I take a pet sitter to small claims court for negligence?
If a pet sitter’s carelessness caused harm to your pet, property, or related expenses, a small claims case in Wyoming may be one possible way to try to recover money damages. In general, small claims court is designed fo...
Can I Sue a Hair Salon for Chemical Burns?
In New Jersey, a person who suffers chemical burns at a hair salon may sometimes have a claim against the salon, the stylist, or another responsible business if the injury was caused by negligence or another legal wrong....
Do I have to keep paying child support if my child turned 18 but is still in high school?
In New York, the answer is often yes, but it depends on the facts and on the terms of your support order or agreement. In general, child support does not automatically end the moment a child turns 18. If a child is still...
Is it legal for a tow company to refuse to release my car until I pay in cash?
In Indiana, a tow company may sometimes require payment before releasing a vehicle, but whether it can demand cash specifically depends on the facts, the towing arrangement, and any applicable contract, local rule, or le...
What are my rights if my apartment has no working smoke detectors?
If your apartment has no working smoke detectors, that can raise serious habitability and safety concerns. In general, landlords are usually expected to provide and maintain basic safety equipment required by law and by...
What are my rights if my Alabama landlord refuses to fix the air conditioning during a heatwave?
In Alabama, a tenant may have legal rights when a landlord refuses to repair broken air conditioning, but the exact rights can depend on the lease, the condition of the unit, and the seriousness of the heat-related dange...
How do I report harassment in Washington when the police say it is a civil issue?
In Washington, the fact that police say harassment is a “civil issue” does not necessarily mean you have no options. It usually means the officer believes the conduct may not fit the type of criminal offense police can i...
Can a prenuptial agreement protect me from my fiancé’s credit card debt?
In general, a prenuptial agreement may help set expectations about debts before marriage, but it does not automatically stop a creditor from trying to collect a debt that already exists or was incurred in ways the law tr...