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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: I am being charged a non refundable approval fee for an apartment of $1,000 in addition to the application fees, why?
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answered on Mar 19, 2024

Some landlords or property management companies charge a non-refundable approval fee as part of the leasing process. This fee can be intended to cover the costs associated with processing your application, such as background checks, credit reports, and the administrative effort. However, a fee of... View More

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Q: Can you get sued for telling a story but leaving out other persons name?

If I do a TikTok video series about interactions with someone but do not use their name, can I get sued?

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Even if you leave out someone's name in your story, it's still possible to face legal challenges if the person can be identified through the context or details. Defamation, invasion of privacy, or misrepresentation are potential grounds for a lawsuit if the content is harmful or invasive.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Internet Law for Indiana on
Q: Can you get sued for telling a story but leaving out other persons name?

If I do a TikTok video series about interactions with someone but do not use their name, can I get sued?

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answered on Mar 27, 2024

Yes, if the statements can be shown as implying that the subject was a particular person, based on surrounding facts, descriptions, etc., it's possible such a person could raise a claim for defamation or invasion of privacy - the settings can be fact-intensive. Good luck

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Q: I signed a purchase and sales at a dealer, paid for the vehicle.

I still have not been able to get the vehicle as the dealership does not have the title. What are my rights of rescinding this deal.

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answered on Mar 19, 2024

If you have paid for a vehicle but the dealership cannot provide the title, your rights to rescind the deal may depend on the terms of the purchase agreement and the laws of your state. Generally, a dealer must provide a clear title at the time of sale or within a reasonable period. If they fail to... View More

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Q: We bought a car private party and the seller stated that it was Mechanically sound, brought to mechanic needs 12K to be.

We recently (3/17) bought a used vehicle via private party in messages from the seller they stated that they put about 2,500 in to the vehicle to make it mechanically sound. When we arrived the told us that the only thing that needed repaired was the power steering motor. We agreed to pay 3,500 for... View More

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answered on Mar 19, 2024

In Washington State, private party car sales are generally considered "as is," meaning the buyer assumes the risk for any problems with the vehicle after purchase. However, if the seller made specific claims about the condition of the car that turned out to be false, you might have... View More

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