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What are my rights if I was injured as a passenger in my friend’s car?
If you were injured as a passenger in your friend’s car, you may have rights to seek compensation for your injuries under North Dakota law, depending on who caused the crash and what insurance coverage is available. In g...
What are my rights if my landlord shows my apartment without notifying me?
In Connecticut, a landlord usually does not have unlimited access to a rental unit. In general, tenants have a right to privacy and the right to use and enjoy the apartment without unnecessary interference. That means a...
How do I get child support started if the other parent refuses to provide an address?
In Minnesota, it is often still possible to start a child support case even if the other parent will not give you an address. In general, the child support process does not depend on getting the other parent’s cooperatio...
My roommate’s boyfriend basically lives here now and won’t chip in for utilities. Can I do anything?
In Colorado, your options usually depend on the lease, any roommate agreement, and who is legally responsible for the utilities. If the boyfriend is not on the lease and not on the utility accounts, he may still be allow...
What happens if a credit card company raises my interest rate to 29% without warning?
If a credit card company raises your interest rate to 29% without warning, the first question is whether the increase was allowed under the card agreement and applicable law. In general, credit card issuers can change in...
What are my rights if my bank will not refund fraudulent debit card charges reported within two days?
If you reported fraudulent debit card charges within two days and your bank still will not refund the money, you may have consumer rights under federal law and possibly under your account agreement or state law. In gener...
Can a landlord charge me for changing locks because I lost one key but returned the others?
In Ohio, a landlord may be able to charge for lock changes or key replacement if the lease says tenants must return all keys, if the missing key creates a security concern, or if the lease makes the tenant responsible fo...
Is it legal for a student loan servicer to change my due date without notice?
In general, a student loan servicer may not be able to change your due date without following the loan contract and any applicable federal or state notice rules. Whether a due date change is allowed often depends on the...
Can my landlord keep my deposit for damage I did not cause?
In general, a landlord may only keep a security deposit for reasons allowed by the lease and by state law. If the claimed damage was not caused by you, your household, or your guests, the landlord may have a weaker basis...
Is it legal for someone to post my mugshot and falsely say I was convicted?
In Kentucky, posting someone’s mugshot and falsely saying they were convicted may raise legal issues, but the answer depends on the facts and the exact words used. In general, false statements that harm a person’s reputa...
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 landlord to charge me for replacing appliances that were already old?
In general, a landlord cannot usually charge a tenant for replacing an appliance just because the appliance was already old and reached the end of its normal life. Ordinary aging, normal wear and tear, and depreciation a...
Can a Landlord Make Me Pay for Pest Control if Roaches Were There Before I Moved In?
In Louisiana, a landlord usually cannot simply shift pest-control costs to a tenant without looking at the lease, the condition of the unit, and who is responsible for the infestation. If roaches were already present bef...
My Car Dealer Sold Me a Vehicle Without a Valid Title — What Are My Options?
If a car dealer in Indiana sold you a vehicle without a valid title, that can create serious problems with ownership, registration, insurance, and resale. In general, a valid title is the document that helps show who own...
Can a company escheat a refund check if I never cashed it?
In general, yes. If a refund check is issued to you and you never cash it, the company may eventually treat the money as unclaimed property and turn it over to the state under Virginia’s unclaimed-property rules. That pr...