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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...
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...
What happens if a financing company reports late payments that I already disputed?
If a financing company reports late payments that you already disputed, the entry does not automatically disappear just because you raised a dispute. In general, the company and the credit reporting system may still keep...
Can I Sue a Restaurant After Getting Sick From Undercooked Food?
If you got sick after eating undercooked food at a restaurant in Texas, you may wonder whether you can bring a claim against the business. In general, a restaurant does have a duty to serve food that is reasonably safe f...
How do I handle a landlord who is charging me for utilities I never used?
If a landlord is charging you for utilities you believe you never used, the first step is usually to review your lease and any utility addendum closely. In general, the lease should explain which utilities you are respon...
Is it legal for a court to award one spouse more than half of the marital property?
Yes, in Nevada, a court may be able to award one spouse more than half of the marital property, depending on the facts. Nevada is an equitable distribution state, which generally means the court divides marital property...
What happens if a restaurant claims the warning cone was there but I never saw one?
If a restaurant says a warning cone was in place but you never saw it, that usually turns the case into a factual dispute about what really happened. In Texas, that kind of dispute often matters because premises liabilit...
What are my rights if my landlord gave me a 7-day notice for damage I did not cause?
If you are in Kansas and your landlord gives you a 7-day notice demanding payment or saying you are responsible for damage you did not cause, the most important point is that a notice is not the same thing as proof. In g...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee if my gym never told me the contract auto-renewed?
In Florida, whether you have to pay a cancellation fee after a gym contract auto-renews usually depends on the contract terms, what notice the gym gave you, and whether the gym followed any legal notice requirements that...
What are my rights if I was bitten by a dog at a public park?
If you were bitten by a dog at a public park in Washington, you may have legal rights under state law and possibly under other legal theories depending on the facts. In general, a dog bite can lead to an insurance claim,...
Can I get forgiveness if I am a public defender with $95,000 in federal loans?
In general, you may have several federal student loan relief options if you work as a public defender in Virginia and owe about $95,000 in federal loans. The most common possibilities are Public Service Loan Forgiveness,...