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What Are My Rights if My Lease Renewal Is Delayed Until the Last Day?
If your lease renewal is delayed until the last day, your rights in New York usually depend on the type of housing, the wording of your lease, any rent regulation rules, and how your landlord has handled the renewal proc...
I bought a used phone and it was later blacklisted. Can I get my money back?
If you bought a used phone and later learned that it was blacklisted, you may be wondering whether you can get your money back. In general, the answer depends on why the phone was blacklisted, what the seller knew, what...
Can I Sue a Travel Agency for Booking the Wrong Dates?
In general, you may have a legal claim if a travel agency books the wrong dates and that mistake causes financial loss or another measurable harm. Whether a claim exists usually depends on what the agency agreed to do, w...
Is it legal to date someone new while my divorce case is pending?
In Arizona, it is generally not a crime to start dating while a divorce is still pending. Arizona is a no-fault divorce state, so the decision to date usually does not prevent a divorce from moving forward by itself. Tha...
How do I handle a solar panel company that promised savings but my electric bill went up?
If a solar company promised that your electric bill would go down but it went up instead, the first step is usually to review exactly what was said, what was written, and how the system is performing. In general, a highe...
Do I have to consent to being recorded during a telehealth appointment in California?
In California, the answer is often yes if someone wants to record a telehealth appointment that includes your voice or confidential medical conversation. California is generally considered a two-party consent state for r...
Is it legal to use emails from my spouse’s account as evidence in divorce?
In general, whether you can use emails from a spouse’s account as evidence in a Nevada divorce depends on how the emails were obtained, who had access to the account, and whether any privacy, computer access, or wiretap-...
Is it legal for my private student lender to refuse any hardship option after I lost my job?
In general, yes — a private student lender may be allowed to refuse a hardship option after you lose your job, depending on the loan contract and the lender’s policies. Private student loans are usually governed by the p...
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 I accidentally captured audio of a private conversation on my dashcam?
If your dashcam accidentally recorded a private conversation in California, the legal consequences can depend on the facts, especially how the recording happened, who was being recorded, and whether anyone had a reasonab...
What are my rights if the prenup was drafted only by my spouse’s lawyer?
If your spouse’s lawyer drafted the prenup, that fact alone does not automatically make the agreement invalid. In general, a premarital agreement can still be enforceable if both people signed it voluntarily, had a fair...
How do I handle a car accident claim when the police report has the wrong street listed?
If a police report lists the wrong street after a car accident, that mistake does not always control how an insurance claim is handled. In Georgia, as in many states, a crash report is usually one piece of evidence, not...
Do I have to pay rent if construction noise makes my apartment unlivable during the day?
In general, a tenant in Louisiana still has to pay rent unless the lease, the landlord, or a court order changes that obligation. Noise from construction can be frustrating and may interfere with daily life, but noise by...
Can I be charged under Minnesota Statutes Section 609.595 if I keyed someone’s car and the repair estimate is $900?
In Minnesota, keying someone’s car can potentially lead to criminal charges because damaging another person’s property may be prosecuted under the state’s criminal damage to property laws. Whether Minnesota Statutes Sect...
What are my rights if a contractor leaves hazardous materials on my property?
If a contractor leaves hazardous materials on your property, you may have several possible rights under Alabama law and general contract, property, and tort principles. In general, you may be able to demand that the cont...