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What happens if a collection agency sues me but serves papers at my old address?
If a collection agency files a lawsuit against you but serves the papers at an old address, that can create serious notice and service-of-process issues. In general, a lawsuit must be served in a way that gives the defen...
What Happens if I Break My Renewed Apartment Lease Before Move-In Date?
In general, if you renew an apartment lease and then decide not to move in before the new term starts, the landlord may treat that decision as a lease break or a failure to perform under the renewed agreement. What happe...
Neighbor’s dog keeps getting loose and scratched my car. Can animal control help with property damage?
In Georgia, animal control may be able to help if a neighbor’s dog is repeatedly running loose, creating a nuisance, or violating local animal control rules. Whether animal control can do anything about the car damage it...
Can parent PLUS loans qualify for student loan forgiveness if I work for the county government?
In general, Parent PLUS loans may be eligible for some federal student loan forgiveness options, but the rules are often more limited than they are for loans taken out for your own education. Working for a county governm...
How do I dispute a gym membership that continued billing me after I canceled in person?
If a gym kept billing you after you canceled in person, the first step is usually to gather proof of the cancellation and the unwanted charges. In general, that means saving any written cancellation confirmation, receipt...
Do I have to keep going to physical therapy for my injury claim if I cannot afford it?
In general, no one can force you to keep paying for physical therapy if you truly cannot afford it. But in an injury claim, stopping treatment or skipping sessions may affect how an insurer, adjuster, or jury views your...
Is it legal for a subscription service to keep billing after I removed my payment method?
In general, a subscription service may not be allowed to keep charging you forever just because your old payment method is still on file. But removing a card, bank account, or other payment method does not always automat...
Can a Landlord Evict Me for Having Guests Too Often?
In general, a landlord may try to act if guests are causing a lease violation, a nuisance, or a problem that affects other tenants or the property. But simply having visitors is not always a valid reason for eviction. Wh...
Is it legal for my tax refund to be taken because of defaulted student loans?
In general, yes. A tax refund may be taken, or offset, to collect certain past-due debts, including defaulted federal student loans, depending on the facts and the type of debt involved. This is a common collection tool...
Is it legal for my landlord to shut off water after giving me an eviction notice?
In Nevada, a landlord generally cannot use a utility shutoff, including water, as a self-help way to force a tenant out after giving an eviction notice. An eviction notice is only the start of the legal process. By itsel...
What are my rights if I was never served with the child support case paperwork?
If you were never properly served with child support case paperwork, you may have important due process concerns. In general, service of process is the formal way the court gives notice of a case and tells a person how t...
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...
What happens if my car insurance lapses for two weeks and I get into an accident?
If your car insurance lapses for two weeks and you get into an accident, several things may happen at once. In general, the lapse can affect whether your insurer covers damage, injuries, or legal defense, and it may also...
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...
Can a car dealership cancel my financing two weeks after I drove the car home?
In Louisiana, a car dealership may sometimes tell a buyer that financing did not go through and that a different contract, lender approval, or vehicle return is needed. But whether that is allowed depends on the paperwor...