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What are my rights if my car was totaled and the insurer will not pay sales tax and registration fees?
If your car was totaled in Oklahoma, the amount the insurer pays for your property damage claim usually depends on the insurance policy, the type of coverage involved, and how the vehicle value is calculated. In many tot...
Can a dealership change my loan terms after I signed the paperwork?
In general, a dealership should not be able to simply change signed loan terms whenever it wants. If you signed a sales contract, financing agreement, or related paperwork, those signed terms usually matter. But in some...
Can I break my lease if my neighbor is constantly making loud noise late at night?
In Maryland, loud late-night neighbor noise may sometimes be a serious rental problem, but it does not automatically let a tenant break a lease without risk. In general, the answer depends on how severe the noise is, whe...
What are my rights if I got an eviction notice after joining a tenant union?
If you received an eviction notice after joining a tenant union, that timing may raise a concern about retaliation. In general, landlords are not supposed to punish tenants for engaging in protected activity, and joining...
How do I handle divorce when we own a small business together?
If you and your spouse own a small business together, divorce often adds an extra layer of financial and legal complexity. In general, the business may be treated as part of the marital property division, but the exact r...
Can a Landlord Keep My Security Deposit for “Repainting” After One Year?
In Texas, a landlord may sometimes deduct from a security deposit for damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, but whether “repainting” is a proper charge depends on the facts. In general, a landlord usually cannot use a se...
I Requested Defensive Driving but Got a Failure-to-Appear Letter — What Should I Do?
If you requested defensive driving in Texas and then received a failure-to-appear letter, that usually means the court or agency believes something in the process was not completed, not received, or not accepted. In gene...
What are my rights if a hotel overcharges me for minibar items I did not use?
If a hotel in Hawaii charges you for minibar items you did not use, you may have the right to dispute the charge and ask the hotel to correct the bill. In general, hotels should bill guests accurately for items actually...
Do I have to pay rent if my apartment is infested with bed bugs from a neighboring unit?
In Alabama, a bed bug infestation can raise serious habitability and landlord-tenant issues, but it usually does not automatically excuse rent. In general, tenants are still expected to follow the lease unless the law or...
I sent money to the wrong person on a payment app and they won’t send it back. Can I sue?
In general, yes, it may be possible to sue someone who keeps money that was sent by mistake through a payment app. But whether a lawsuit makes sense depends on several facts, including how the transfer happened, whether...
What are my rights if my landlord gave me a 7-day notice for damage I did not cause?
If you are in Kansas and your landlord gives you a 7-day notice demanding payment or saying you are responsible for damage you did not cause, the most important point is that a notice is not the same thing as proof. In g...
Is it legal for a storage unit company to auction my belongings after one missed payment?
In general, a storage unit company in Idaho cannot simply auction a renter’s belongings immediately after one missed payment. Storage companies usually have to follow the rental agreement and Idaho law, and that often in...
Do I have to pay alimony if the divorce agreement says it is nonmodifiable?
In Alabama, a divorce agreement that says alimony is “nonmodifiable” usually means the court and the parties may be limited in changing the amount, duration, or other agreed terms later. That said, the exact effect depen...
How do I sue a dog groomer in small claims court after my dog was injured during an appointment?
If your dog was injured during a grooming appointment, you may be able to bring a small claims case against the groomer or the grooming business in Wyoming, depending on the facts. Small claims court is usually designed...
Do I have to pay a contractor if the work failed inspection twice?
In general, maybe—but it depends on what your contract says, what work was actually completed, and why the inspection failed. In West Virginia, the fact that a project failed inspection twice does not automatically mean...