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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...
What happens if a hidden camera video of me was uploaded online?
If a hidden camera video of you was uploaded online, it can raise serious privacy, safety, and reputation concerns. In general, the fact that the video was posted publicly does not make the recording legal. Depending on...
Is it legal for a spouse to claim separate property became marital because both names were added?
In Kentucky, it is possible for a spouse to argue that property once treated as separate became marital after both spouses’ names were added. But that does not automatically mean the claim will succeed. The legal effect...
Do I have to pay my own emergency room bill after someone else’s dog bit me?
In general, yes, you may have to pay the emergency room bill first, even if someone else’s dog bit you. Hospitals usually bill the patient who received treatment, and your own health insurance, if you have it, may be the...
What happens if I bought a mattress online and the company refuses to honor its 100-night trial?
If you bought a mattress online and the company refuses to honor a promised 100-night trial, the issue is usually about the seller’s contract terms and any consumer-protection rules that may apply in Delaware. In general...
Do I have to prove the person knew the statement was false?
In general, it depends on the type of legal claim and the facts. In some disputes, proving that the speaker knew a statement was false can be important. In others, the law may focus more on whether the statement was fals...
Can a Landlord Refuse Repairs on Essential Appliances?
In general, a landlord may not be able to simply ignore or refuse repairs for an essential appliance if the appliance is part of the rental’s required habitability or was promised in the lease. Whether a landlord has a d...
Do I have to pay for pest control if roaches were in the apartment before I moved in?
In general, whether you have to pay for pest control in Michigan depends on your lease, the condition of the apartment when you moved in, and whether the infestation was present before you took possession. If roaches wer...
How do I respond to an eviction notice when my landlord refuses to make the payment portal work?
If you receive an eviction notice in Georgia and your landlord will not make the payment portal work, the most important first step is to document everything. Save screenshots, emails, text messages, portal error message...
Is it legal for my spouse to hide a camera in our bedroom during a divorce?
In Nevada, hiding a camera in a bedroom during a divorce may raise serious privacy and recording issues, but the answer usually depends on exactly what was recorded, where the camera was placed, whether audio was capture...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee to a wedding venue after they changed the date availability?
In Kansas, the answer usually depends on the written contract, the venue’s policies, and the reason the date changed. If the venue changed its own availability and could no longer host your wedding on the agreed date, th...
Do I have to explain why I am invoking my right to remain silent?
In general, no. If you are in Mississippi and you are being questioned by law enforcement, you usually do not have to explain why you are choosing to remain silent. The purpose of the right to remain silent is to let you...
Can I record audio on my home security cameras if contractors are working inside my house?
In Massachusetts, recording audio on a home security camera may raise legal issues because audio recording can be treated differently from video recording. In general, people are often more comfortable that video of acti...
What are my rights if I signed a prenup without understanding the alimony waiver?
If you signed a prenuptial agreement and later realized you did not understand the alimony waiver, your rights may depend on the language of the agreement, how it was presented, and the surrounding facts. In Oklahoma, as...
How do I handle a crash where the other driver was texting but the police report does not mention it?
In general, a police report is only one piece of evidence after a crash. If the report does not mention texting, that does not necessarily mean the issue cannot be raised later. In New Mexico, as in many states, fault an...