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What happens if the landlord files in court before the notice period is over?
If a landlord files a court case before the required notice period ends, the filing may be premature. In general, that can matter because many eviction or possession cases depend on the landlord first giving proper notic...
Is it legal for my servicer to report me late while my income driven plan request is processing?
In general, a loan servicer may be able to report a payment as late if your account is actually delinquent under the rules that apply to your loan and servicing arrangement. A pending request for an income-driven repayme...
What are my rights if I was injured by a falling ceiling tile in my rental apartment?
If you were injured by a falling ceiling tile in an Illinois rental apartment, you may have legal rights under several different areas of law, depending on what caused the tile to fall and who was responsible for the con...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge for overnight guests?
In general, a landlord may be able to charge for overnight guests only if the rental agreement clearly allows it or if the guest’s presence changes the nature of the tenancy in some way the lease addresses. The exact ans...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee for a home security contract if the system never worked?
In general, maybe not—but it depends on the contract, what “never worked” means, and what happened after installation. If a home security system was never functional, you may have arguments that the company failed to pro...
Can my landlord charge me for breaking a lease if I left because of repeated flooding?
In New Hampshire, a landlord may sometimes try to charge a tenant for breaking a lease after the tenant leaves because of repeated flooding. But whether those charges are enforceable usually depends on the lease, the con...
What happens if I paid off a loan before learning it might have qualified for forgiveness?
If you paid off a loan before learning it might have qualified for forgiveness, the main issue is usually whether the loan was actually eligible for forgiveness under the program rules and whether any deadline, applicati...
What are my rights if my car warranty claim is denied due to “lack of maintenance” I can prove?
If a car warranty claim is denied because the company says you failed to maintain the vehicle, but you have proof that you did the required maintenance, you may have grounds to challenge the denial. In general, a warrant...
How do I file a small claims case against a wedding photographer who never delivered the photos?
If you are in Massachusetts and a wedding photographer took your money but never delivered the photos, small claims court may be one possible way to seek repayment or another monetary remedy. In general, small claims cas...
Do I have to delete a recording if I later realize I did not get proper consent?
In Florida, the answer depends on what was recorded, how the recording was made, and what “proper consent” means in the specific situation. In general, Florida is a state where recording private communications can raise...
What happens if I paid a contractor in cash and they deny receiving it?
If you paid a contractor in cash and they later deny receiving it, the dispute usually turns on proof. In general, the person claiming payment may need some evidence showing that the money was actually handed over, and t...
How do I fix my income driven repayment plan if my monthly payment jumped from $120 to $640?
A sudden jump in an income-driven repayment, or IDR, payment can happen for several reasons. In general, it may mean your servicer updated your income, your family size changed, your recertification was processed differe...
Is it legal for an apartment complex to charge a monthly package handling fee I never agreed to?
In general, whether an apartment complex in Vermont can charge a monthly package handling fee you never agreed to depends on the lease, any later addenda or policy updates, and how the fee was disclosed. If the fee was i...
What happens if my child was bitten at a friend’s birthday party?
If your child was bitten at a friend’s birthday party in Michigan, the first concern is usually medical care and making sure the injury is properly documented. Depending on the facts, a bite may lead to a claim involving...
Is it legal for a subscription app to make cancellation available only by phone during business hours?
In general, a subscription app may not be able to require cancellation only by phone during limited business hours if that practice conflicts with applicable consumer protection rules or the terms the company promised at...