Your rights, explained

Step-by-step guides to everyday legal problems: deposits, refunds, collections, towing, settlements, and more. Plain language, with links to the official sources.

  • Letters and bills on a table

    A canceled membership went to collections. Here is what to do

    What to verify, how to document cancellation, and options for resolving the dispute.

  • Tow truck lifting a parked car

    Towed despite having a parking permit? Here is what to do

    Why it happens, how to challenge a tow, and what documents can help.

  • Person reviewing bills at a kitchen table

    Subscriptions, refunds & collections: how to cancel and what to do if a charge follows you

    How to cancel, what to expect, and your options if a charge ends up in collections.

  • Settlement notice paperwork on a desk

    Settlement notices: how to verify before you file

    Know what to look for in a class action notice, how to confirm it is real, and how to file…

  • Gift cards fanned out on a table

    When businesses close: gift cards, refunds, and unfulfilled orders

    What happens to gift cards, refunds, and unfulfilled orders, and where to find official updates.

  • Residential lease and house keys

    Security deposits & rental fees: what landlords can charge

    What landlords can charge, when deductions may be reasonable, and how to document your move-out.