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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...
A neighbor’s basketball hoop is partly in the street and damaged my car. Who do I contact?
If a neighbor’s basketball hoop was partly in the street and damaged your car in North Carolina, the first contact is often the neighbor or the homeowner who controls the property where the hoop sits. In many situations,...
Can I Break My Lease in Oklahoma Due to Unsafe Structural Conditions in My Apartment?
In Oklahoma, a tenant may sometimes be able to end a lease early if the apartment has serious unsafe structural conditions, but the answer depends heavily on the facts and on what the lease says. Not every repair problem...
Is it legal for the court to impute income to me after I changed careers?
In general, yes — a court in Indiana may be allowed to impute income after a career change if the court believes your current income does not reflect what you are reasonably able to earn. This usually comes up in family...
What happens if a contractor used cheaper materials than what was listed in our written agreement?
If a contractor used cheaper materials than what your written agreement called for, the situation is often treated as a possible contract dispute, and sometimes also as a consumer-protection issue, depending on the facts...
Do I have to pay child support while my child is living in juvenile detention?
In general, child support does not automatically stop just because a child is in juvenile detention. In South Carolina, the child support order usually remains in place until a court changes it, suspends it, or otherwise...
Do I have to pay for a locksmith if the apartment key broke off in an old lock?
In Indiana, the answer usually depends on what caused the problem, who was responsible for the lock’s condition, and what your lease says. If the key broke because the lock was old, worn, or hard to use, the landlord may...
Can I take my roommate to court for damaging shared furniture?
In general, you may be able to bring a court claim against a roommate if they damaged furniture that you own or co-own, but the result usually depends on who owned the item, how the damage happened, and what proof you ha...
What happens if my credit card dispute is rejected without investigation?
If a credit card dispute is rejected without investigation, it usually means the card issuer decided not to change the charge or issue a provisional credit based on the information it had at that time. In general, that d...
What are my rights if a debt collector threatens to arrest me over an unpaid payday loan?
If a debt collector threatens to arrest you over an unpaid payday loan, that is usually a serious red flag. In general, private debt collectors do not have the power to have you arrested just because you owe a debt. A th...
Can I Throw Away My Father’s Property After He Left It at My House?
In general, you should be careful before throwing away property that belongs to your father, even if he left it at your house. Simply leaving belongings behind does not always mean the owner has given up all rights to th...
What happens if my bank let an automatic subscription charge go through after I revoked authorization?
If you revoked authorization for an automatic subscription and your bank still let the charge go through, the situation may involve both the merchant and the bank. In general, whether money can be taken depends on how th...
Can I be evicted for having a washer in my unit if the lease never mentions appliances?
In Utah, the answer depends on the lease terms, the building rules, and whether the washer violates any other part of the rental agreement. If the lease truly says nothing about appliances, that does not automatically me...
What are my rights if my fiancé threatens to cancel the wedding unless I sign?
In Kansas, as in many states, a person generally cannot be forced to sign an agreement just because their fiancé threatens to cancel the wedding. Whether you have legal rights depends a lot on what you are being asked to...
What are my rights if the driver who hit me had no insurance and I only have liability coverage?
If you were hit by a driver who had no insurance and you only carry liability coverage, your options are usually more limited than if you had collision or uninsured motorist coverage. In general, liability coverage pays...