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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 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,...
What happens if I was hit by a delivery driver while they were working?
If a delivery driver hit you while they were working, the situation usually involves more than one possible insurance claim. In general, the driver’s personal auto policy, the delivery company’s insurance, or both may ma...
Do I have to pay a dentist for a procedure that failed and needs to be redone?
In general, you may still owe money for a dental procedure even if it did not work as expected, but that does not mean the dentist can always charge you the full amount without question. In New Jersey, as in many states,...
What are my rights if my child needs counseling after being attacked by a dog?
If your child needs counseling after being attacked by a dog, Tennessee law may treat that counseling as part of the harm caused by the incident. In general, injury claims can sometimes include not only physical treatmen...
Is it legal for a lender to charge late fees while my deferment request is pending?
In general, the answer depends on the loan documents, the lender’s policies, and whether the lender has formally approved the deferment. A pending deferment request does not always stop late fees by itself. In many situa...
What happens if a contractor never pulled permits and the city fines me $1,500?
If a contractor did work without pulling the required permits and the city fined you, the homeowner is often the person the city looks to first in New Hampshire. That can be true even if the contractor was the one who fa...
What happens if the insurance company says my injury was pre-existing?
If an insurance company says your injury was pre-existing, it usually means the insurer is arguing that your symptoms, medical condition, or need for treatment existed before the accident or event that is being claimed....
Can a court divide credit card debt that my spouse ran up without telling me?
In Ohio, a court in a divorce or legal separation case can often divide marital debts, and that may include credit card balances one spouse built up without telling the other spouse. But the answer is usually not as simp...
How do I prove the other driver ran a red light if there were no witnesses?
If no one saw the other driver run the red light, you may still be able to prove what happened using other types of evidence. In North Carolina, as in many states, car accident claims often turn on the total picture of t...
Do I have to list every asset and debt in the divorce paperwork?
In general, yes—divorce paperwork usually asks each spouse to disclose assets, debts, income, and other financial information, and it is often important to be as complete and accurate as possible. In a Montana divorce, f...