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Plain-language guides to common legal situations — what the law usually says, the steps people take, and where to get help. This is legal information, not legal advice.

Housing
How to respond to an eviction notice

What an eviction notice means, the deadlines that usually apply, and the steps tenants commonly take to respond. Legal information, not legal advice.

6 min read
Housing
How to get your security deposit back

What the law usually requires landlords to do with deposits, common reasons deposits are withheld, and how tenants ask for their money back. Legal information, not legal advice.

5 min read
Debt & consumer
How to dispute a debt collector

Your rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, how to demand validation of a debt, and how to file a complaint. Legal information, not legal advice.

6 min read
Court procedure
How to file a small claims case

What small claims court is for, the usual steps to file, and how to prepare. A no-lawyer path for everyday money disputes. Legal information, not legal advice.

5 min read