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Landlord/tenant law varies from state to state and even from city to city, so the answer isn't clear-cut. Your rent is set in your lease, and the lease controls your landlord's ability to raise your rent during that lease. Leases will sometimes state that a landlord can only increase your rent a certain amount if you...

An ESA, or Emotional Support Animal, is critical to the emotional well-being of many people. Like all service animals, ESAs perform a vital function for their owners. Millions of Americans struggle with emotional issues which affect their day-to-day lives. Whether the struggle is related to PTSD, OCD, depression,...

Small claims courts exclusively hear civil cases that involve small sums of money. While the laws regarding small claims court vary from state to state, the total value of a claim must be below a specific dollar amount.

Having trouble with the airline losing your luggage? You have options.

How to Sue Alaska Airlines in Small Claims Court Air travel can certainly be a bumpy ride at times. Aside from the stress associated with delayed or canceled flights, airlines can also cause additional problems if they damage or lose your luggage or fail to issue a flight refund, among other reasons. Some travelers...

One of the first things to do when filing is to notify the other party. Each state has their own process. To alert the other party, a process server is needed.

If you are a Florida resident involved in a dispute about money with an individual or a business, justice may not be out of reach. Many people avoid pursuing litigation that's potentially winnable because of the expenses associated with retaining an attorney and filing litigation. The good news is that justice does...

In most small claims court litigation instances, the proper place to file your claim for damages is the small claims court where the defendant lives. If you are suing a company and not a single person, you will likely need to file in the small claims court having jurisdiction over the business. However, there can be other, rarer cases where you (the plaintiff) can file in the jurisdiction where you live instead.

When you win a suit for money damages, whether in small claims court or civil court, the judge will issue a judgment for the amount due to you. Ideally, your opponent will be in court and write you a check that clears your total due. That, however, is not what usually happens.

You have legal recourse if your property is damaged.

If you have a legal matter and you're unsure how to handle it, you have several options. One of those might be small claims court, while the other could be a civil court. But which one should you choose, and what's the difference? There are significant differences between the two types of courts, but that doesn't...

Many businesses used fictitious names. Using a fictitious business name may be beneficial to the company, but can make small claim filing difficult.

From defective merchandise to credit card fraud, false advertising, or unauthorized membership renewals, there are many reasons you may consider filing a lawsuit against an internet company. But when it comes to suing an internet-based business, where should you start? Below, we discuss how to sue an internet company...

Has a mechanic recently done sub-par work on your car? You're not out of options.

Understanding binding arbitration is essential when you're working to resolve a dispute. For example, arbitration could be used before going to small claims court to resolve the dispute quickly and efficiently. There are two types of arbitration, which are binding and non-binding. Knowing what each of those means and...

You aren't powerless against an airline that has treated you poorly.

When filing a small claim, many can get frustrated with the process. Here, we will walk you through the process of filing a small claim from start to finish.

If you’re a renter, your landlord has the duty to provide you with a safe, clean living space free of significant issues. On top of that, they should promptly rectify any problems during your rental period. Any time your landlord breaches their duty, you’re well within your right to file a complaint in small claims...

As a general rule, if a friend asks you for money, say no or just give it to them. But that’s not always possible for all. So, if you want to go ahead and lend money to a friend, you’ll need a plan on how to get it back. Unfortunately, unless you’re exceptionally lucky, they probably won't remember on their own....

Loud and noisy neighbors don't have to drive you crazy.