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If my landlord won’t give me my security deposit, what can I do?

I signed a lease and gave a security deposit as well as the 1st month’s rent. However, when I attempted to move into the room,…

How do I apply for power of attorney?

I was let go from a software company and have been paid for my hours worked, however, have not received my commission check?

We got paid on the 7 and the 20th. The second paycheck is all commissions due from the month previous. I had contacted HR and…

What can i do if I got into a fight with my roommates before I moved out and now they will not give me back my damage deposit?

They have cashed my part of the damage deposit themselves and refuse to answer any of my phone calls or emails. The number they gave…

Can a pay day lender file criminal charges on an unpaid loan?

They are claiming the checking account was closed so will be filing criminal charges. They claim the loan was originated 6 years ago. I currently…

What to do about an I-539 change of status?

I applied for a changing of status I-539 about 3 months ago and the application is still pending. Can I withdraw from my current school…

Can a female teacher search a male pupil for drugs without parental consent?

If I was hit by a cab what damages am I entitled to?

The cab admitted fault, he hit and broke my leg while I was on a motorcycle. I have a pre-existing bone marrow failure condition. The…

If I am not on the lease but pay rent, can my girlfriend put me out?

I just paid rent for both this and next month.

If I am a contractor for a firm where I am assigned an office I am required to use and a power surge from an outlet destroyed my laptop, should they pay?

I am a contractor for a firm where I am assigned an office that I am required to use.The nature of the job does not…