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How do I get my money back from a mechanic who replaced parts that did not fix the problem?
If a mechanic replaced parts but the original problem is still not fixed, there may be several general steps to consider. In Oklahoma, the first issue is usually whether the repair shop promised a specific result, made a...
Can I file a claim if a hotel bedbug infestation caused bites and medical expenses?
In West Virginia, a hotel bedbug situation may sometimes lead to a legal claim if the hotel failed to use reasonable care to keep the room safe and the infestation caused your injuries or losses. That can include bite-re...
Do I have to use an income-driven repayment plan to get PSLF credit?
In general, no. For federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness, an income-driven repayment plan is often one of the most common ways borrowers make qualifying payments, but it is not necessarily the only way to receive PSLF...
What are my rights if my car insurance lapsed for one day and I had an accident that same night?
If your car insurance lapsed for one day and you had an accident that same night, your rights can depend on several things, including what kind of coverage you had, whether the policy was actually canceled or only unpaid...
A moving company is holding my belongings because they say the weight was higher than estimated. What now?
If a moving company in Florida is holding your belongings because it says the shipment weighed more than the estimate, the situation often turns on the contract, the estimate, the final bill, and the mover’s payment rule...
What are my rights if my spouse is trying to alienate the children against me?
If you believe your spouse is trying to turn your children against you, you may be dealing with a serious co-parenting and custody issue. In general, Idaho family courts focus on the best interests of the child, and beha...
A package locker malfunctioned and my package disappeared. Is the apartment complex responsible?
In Virginia, an apartment complex may be responsible for a missing package only in some situations, and the answer usually depends on the lease, the property’s rules, who controlled the locker system, and what caused the...
What happens if a gym keeps billing me after my contract expired?
If a gym keeps billing you after your contract expired, that may be a billing error, an automatic renewal issue, or a dispute about whether the membership actually ended. In Georgia, as in many states, the answer usually...
Can a Hotel Keep My Deposit for Noise Complaints I Did Not Cause?
In general, a hotel may only keep a deposit if its policy, the room agreement, or another valid contract term allows it and if the hotel can connect the loss to the guest’s conduct or to an actual charge that the deposit...
What are my rights if my final paycheck is missing 18 hours of overtime?
If your final paycheck is missing overtime hours, you may have a wage-payment issue under Utah and federal wage laws, depending on the facts. In general, earned wages usually must be paid, and overtime is often treated a...
Can a Landlord Deduct for Nail Holes and Touch-Up Paint?
In Arizona, a landlord may sometimes deduct from a security deposit for damage beyond normal wear and tear, but the details matter. Small nail holes, picture hanger marks, and ordinary scuffs are often treated differentl...
Do I have to pay a debt collector who added $300 in fees I don’t recognize?
In general, you may not have to pay fees that you do not recognize unless the collector can show that those charges are actually allowed. A debt collector usually must be able to explain what the $300 is for and why it w...
Do I have to send due diligence letters before reporting abandoned checks from my company?
In general, whether you must send due diligence letters before reporting abandoned checks depends on the type of property involved, the reason the checks are considered abandoned, and the unclaimed property rules that ap...
What happens if I was injured at a concert because security failed to control the crowd?
If you were injured at a concert because security did not control the crowd, the situation may involve a premises liability or negligence claim under New Hampshire law. In general, venue operators, event organizers, and...
Is it legal for a towing company to tow my car from my assigned apartment space?
In Tennessee, a towing company may be allowed to tow a car from an apartment space that is assigned to a tenant, but the answer usually depends on the lease, the parking rules, the signage, the apartment community’s towi...