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What are my rights if my phone carrier added a protection plan to my bill without my permission?
If a phone carrier added a protection plan to your bill without your permission, you may have consumer rights under Tennessee law, contract law, and possibly federal or billing-related consumer protections. In general, a...
My Roommate Refuses to Pay Utilities That Are in My Name — Can I Sue?
If your roommate agreed to share utilities and then stopped paying, you may have a possible repayment claim. In Virginia, as in many states, the answer often depends on what agreement existed, what proof you have, and wh...
How do I deal with a home warranty company that keeps denying valid repair claims?
If a home warranty company keeps denying repair claims that you believe are covered, the first step is usually to gather and organize the policy, your claim records, repair invoices, photos, and all communications with t...
What are my rights if my landlord refuses to repair a leaking roof for over a month?
In Connecticut, a landlord’s failure to repair a leaking roof can raise serious habitability and repair-and-deduct issues, depending on the facts. In general, tenants are entitled to a rental unit that is maintained in a...
How do I respond if a customer says my AI-generated product art infringes their copyright?
If a customer says your AI-generated product art infringes their copyright, the safest first step is usually to treat the complaint seriously and preserve all related materials. That may include the artwork file, prompts...
Is it legal for my landlord to shut off utilities to force me to leave?
In Alabama, a landlord generally should not shut off utilities as a way to pressure a tenant to move out. In many situations, turning off electricity, water, heat, or other essential services to force a tenant to leave m...
Can I get divorced if my spouse is in the military and deployed overseas?
Yes, in general, you may still be able to file for divorce in Wyoming even if your spouse is in the military and deployed overseas. A deployment does not automatically stop a divorce, but it can affect how the case moves...
My boss says cash tips count toward replacing a drawer shortage. Can they do that?
In general, an employer may not be able to treat your cash tips as the employer’s money to automatically cover a cash register or drawer shortage. Whether that is allowed can depend on how the tips are handled, whether t...
Can I be evicted for keeping an emotional support animal after giving my landlord a doctor’s letter?
In Ohio, a landlord generally cannot evict you simply for having an emotional support animal if the animal is a legally recognized reasonable accommodation for a disability and you gave the landlord proper notice or docu...
Do I have to include screenshots and call logs when I file an antiharassment petition in Washington?
In Washington, you generally do not have to include every possible piece of evidence when you file an anti-harassment petition, but supporting documents often help explain what happened. Screenshots, call logs, texts, em...
What happens if I was hurt in an Airbnb because the deck railing broke?
If you were hurt in an Airbnb in Colorado because a deck railing broke, the situation may involve several possible legal claims, including premises liability, negligence, or insurance claims. In general, the key question...
Can I claim pain and suffering for a minor accident if I had physical therapy for six weeks?
In Utah, you may sometimes claim pain and suffering after a minor accident if the crash caused real physical injury, pain, and treatment such as six weeks of physical therapy. A “minor” accident does not automatically me...
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...
Do I have to pay for damage in a rental car if I bought the company’s collision waiver?
In general, buying a rental car company’s collision waiver may reduce or eliminate your responsibility for certain damage to the rental vehicle, but it does not always mean you owe nothing in every situation. The exact a...
What are my rights if a contractor damages my property and refuses to fix it?
If a contractor damages your property and then refuses to correct the damage, you may have several possible rights under Alabama law, depending on the contract, the facts, and the type of damage involved. In general, a c...