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How do I recover money from a cleaning service that never showed up?
If a cleaning service in Idaho never showed up, the first practical step is usually to contact the company and ask for a refund in writing. Keep your message calm, short, and specific. Include the date of the scheduled s...
What happens if a subscription renews after I canceled but didn’t receive confirmation?
If a subscription renews after you believe you canceled it, the first step is usually to check what proof you have of the cancellation. In general, a consumer’s rights may depend on the contract terms, the cancellation m...
How do I stop a debt collector from adding interest to an already disputed debt?
In general, a debt collector may not simply add interest whenever it wants, but whether interest can continue to grow depends on the original agreement, the type of debt, the creditor’s rights, and the applicable law. If...
Can a Dealership Refuse to Return My Trade-In After Financing Fails?
In general, a dealership in Michigan may not be able to keep your trade-in just because financing did not go through, but the answer often depends on the paperwork you signed and how the deal was structured. In many car...
Can I recover the cost of replacing my phone and laptop that were damaged in the crash?
In general, you may be able to recover the cost of repairing or replacing personal property that was damaged in a crash, including a phone or laptop, if another person’s negligence caused the collision or other incident....
Is it legal for police in Alabama to search my car during a traffic stop without consent?
In Alabama, police may sometimes search a car during a traffic stop without your consent, but not in every situation. In general, the U.S. Constitution limits searches and seizures, and police usually need either your co...
Can an employer deduct credit card processing fees from tips?
In general, a New York employer usually may not reduce an employee’s tips just because the customer paid by credit card. Tips are ordinarily treated as the employee’s property, and employers typically have to handle tip...
Is it defamation if someone says “I think” before making a false factual accusation online in Indiana?
In general, adding the words “I think” does not automatically protect a person from a defamation claim in Indiana. If an online statement still communicates a false factual accusation, a court may look at the whole conte...
Do I have to pay rent if my apartment is infested with bed bugs from a neighboring unit?
In Alabama, a bed bug infestation can raise serious habitability and landlord-tenant issues, but it usually does not automatically excuse rent. In general, tenants are still expected to follow the lease unless the law or...
Is it legal for officers to question me after I said I do not want to talk?
In general, officers may still ask questions after you say you do not want to talk, but that does not always mean you must answer. Under U.S. constitutional law, the key issue is often whether you were in custody and whe...
Can I be fired because of a DUI arrest before I am convicted?
In West Virginia, it may be possible for an employer to fire an employee because of a DUI arrest before any conviction, but the answer usually depends on the facts. In general, private employers often have broad discreti...
Is it legal for an insurance company to escheat life insurance proceeds without contacting the beneficiary?
In general, an insurance company may have obligations to search for or contact a beneficiary before life insurance proceeds are treated as unclaimed property and transferred to the state, but the exact rules can depend o...
What happens if my employer mailed my final paycheck but the postmark was three days after termination?
If your employer in Utah mailed your final paycheck, a postmark that is three days after your termination date may matter because it can help show when the employer actually sent the payment. In general, final pay issues...
Can I record audio on my home security cameras if contractors are working inside my house?
In Massachusetts, recording audio on a home security camera may raise legal issues because audio recording can be treated differently from video recording. In general, people are often more comfortable that video of acti...
Do I have to show the other driver my insurance card after an accident?
In Mississippi, you may need to exchange insurance information after a traffic accident, but the exact details can depend on the circumstances and on how the request is made. In general, drivers involved in a crash are e...