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How do I know whether my loans are federal or private before applying for forgiveness?
Before applying for any student loan forgiveness program, one of the first things to check is whether your loans are federal or private. In general, forgiveness programs are usually tied to federal student loans, while p...
My employer pays bonuses but skipped me after I gave notice. Is that legal?
In California, the answer often depends on what kind of bonus it was, what the employer’s written policies said, and whether you had already met the conditions for earning it before you gave notice. In general, an employ...
Is it legal for a landlord to post an eviction notice on my door where neighbors can see it?
In general, a landlord may be allowed to post an eviction notice on your door, but whether that is legally proper depends on the applicable notice rules, the type of notice being used, and the facts of the situation. In...
Can an apartment complex charge pet fees for a visiting dog that stayed one weekend?
In Colorado, an apartment complex may sometimes try to charge a pet fee for a visiting dog, but whether that charge is allowed usually depends on the lease, the community rules, and what exactly the fee is meant to cover...
Is it legal for my landlord to send an eviction notice by text message only?
In Florida, a landlord’s text message may be a warning or a communication about a rental problem, but it is not always the same thing as a legally effective eviction notice. Whether a text message-only notice is valid us...
Can a Collection Agency Sue Me After the Statute of Limitations?
In general, a collection agency may try to sue even after a debt is old, but whether that lawsuit is allowed depends on the statute of limitations, the type of debt, and the facts of the account. In Arizona, as in other...
Is it legal for a neighbor to point security cameras directly into my backyard in Alabama?
In Alabama, a neighbor may often use security cameras on their own property, but that does not always mean they can point them wherever they want. Whether a camera aimed at your backyard is lawful usually depends on the...
What happens if I paid the full rent two days after getting an eviction notice?
In Texas, paying the full rent two days after getting an eviction notice may affect the landlord’s next step, but it does not automatically stop an eviction. In general, what happens depends on what kind of notice you re...
What happens if the notice says nonpayment but I have a rent abatement agreement?
In Connecticut, a notice that says “nonpayment” does not automatically end the inquiry if you also have a rent abatement agreement. In general, the landlord’s ability to claim rent is owed may depend on what the abatemen...
Can I reduce child support if I now have another child to support?
In Maine, having another child may affect child support, but it does not automatically reduce an existing child support order. Courts usually look at the full financial picture and apply the state’s child support rules,...
What are my rights if my ex moved the kids in with grandparents but still collects child support?
In general, if your ex no longer has the children living with them and the children are instead living with grandparents, that may matter a lot for child support and custody issues in Kansas. Child support is usually mea...
What happens if my landlord taped the notice to the outside gate instead of my actual door?
In Colorado, the answer usually depends on what kind of notice was given, what the lease says, and whether the notice method was legally sufficient for that situation. A notice taped to an outside gate may or may not cou...
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...
How do I recover funds from a landscaping company that never showed up after payment?
If a landscaping company took your payment and never performed the work, you may have several possible ways to try to recover your money. In general, the best first step is to document what happened, gather your records,...
What are my rights if I got an eviction notice after joining a tenant union?
If you received an eviction notice after joining a tenant union, that timing may raise a concern about retaliation. In general, landlords are not supposed to punish tenants for engaging in protected activity, and joining...