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Can I Dispute a Vet Bill After My Pet Died During Treatment?
In general, you may be able to dispute a veterinary bill after a pet dies during treatment, but the strength of any dispute usually depends on what happened, what was promised, what records show, and what the bill includ...
What happens if I fell at work but a third-party cleaning company caused the slippery floor?
If you fell at work in Michigan and a third-party cleaning company may have caused the slippery floor, there are often two separate legal questions to think about. First, your injury may be covered by workers’ compensati...
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...
Do I have to pay for a trial subscription that renewed after the company sent the reminder to an old email address?
In general, whether you have to pay depends on the subscription terms, how the company gave notice, and what information it had about your contact details. A trial subscription often turns into a paid subscription automa...
Is it legal for a cosigner to be denied release after 48 on time payments?
In Nevada, the answer usually depends on the wording of the loan or lease agreement, the lender’s policies, and whether the agreement actually gives a right to cosigner release after 48 on-time payments. A person who cos...
What happens if a dealership adds fees after I agreed on a price?
In general, if a dealership adds fees after you thought you had agreed on a price, the result depends on what was actually agreed to, what was written down, and whether you had already signed a final contract. In South C...
Can I record my landlord threatening me if I am worried they will deny it later?
In California, the answer is often: maybe, but you need to be very careful. California is generally considered a two-party consent state for confidential communications, which means recording a conversation without permi...
Can an HOA fine me for weeds in a backyard nobody can see?
In Arizona, an HOA may sometimes fine a homeowner for weeds in a backyard even if neighbors or the street cannot easily see the yard. Visibility is often relevant, but it is not always the only thing that matters. The an...
Can I sue a landlord if my child got lead poisoning from peeling paint in the apartment?
In general, a tenant may be able to bring a claim against a landlord if a child was harmed by lead paint in an apartment, but the answer depends heavily on the facts, the lease, the condition of the property, notice to t...
Can I get child support if the father is paid in cash and says he has no income?
Yes, possibly. In Ohio, a parent’s child support obligation is generally based on income and other financial facts, not just what the parent says on paper. If a father is paid in cash, works off the books, is self-employ...
What happens if I found unclaimed property under my old address from 12 years ago?
If you found unclaimed property tied to an old address from 12 years ago, the main question is usually whether the property is actually yours, whether you still have a legal right to claim it, and whether the holder or s...
Do I have to pay rent if my apartment is unlivable due to a fire?
In Alabama, the answer usually depends on how badly the fire damaged the apartment and whether it is still legally or practically livable. If a fire makes the unit unsafe to occupy, tenants often wonder whether rent stop...
What are my rights if a furniture store delivered a damaged couch and refuses to refund me?
If a furniture store delivered a couch that arrived damaged and then refuses to give a refund, you may have consumer rights under Wisconsin law and under the terms of your purchase agreement. In general, what you can do...
Can I be evicted for refusing to pay a new monthly trash fee that was not in my lease?
In West Virginia, the answer usually depends on what the lease says, how the landlord changed the charge, and whether the fee is being treated as rent or as another lease obligation. If the lease did not include a trash...
Is it legal for a debt collector to call me before 8 a.m. repeatedly?
In general, debt collectors are not supposed to call at a time they know is inconvenient, and calls before 8 a.m. are often treated as potentially improper under consumer-debt collection rules. If the calls are happening...