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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Your landlord may have an obligation to make repairs to your apartment, but you must first give him written notice. To see what rights you have as a tenant, Click here for more.
Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Repairs
Homeowners who install qualifying energy-efficient property in their main home may be eligible for one of two new tax credits. Click here for more.
Payment Goes Up for Luggage Lost by Airlines
What's the most an airline should have to pay if it loses a passenger's suitcase and all its contents? The federal government says $3,000 for domestic flights and, starting Feb. 28, that's likely to be the upper limit for every big U.S. airline. That's $200 more than the mark the Department of Transportation set in 2004. But a travel lawyer and some consumers warn that you shouldn't expect to get anywhere near that if your bag is actually lost. Click here for more.
Top 6 Over the Counter Cold and Flu Medications
There are so many over the counter medications available to treat cold and flu symptoms it is hard to know which ones to choose. Here, you will find just a sample of over the counter cold and flu medications. To decide which one is right for you, figure out what your symptoms are and which medication will provide the most relief. Click here for more.
My Credit Card Drives Me Nuts
Do you ever get that slightly paranoid feeling, every once in a while, that your credit cards actually are out to get you? Click here for more.
Take Your Home Equity and Run
If you live in a high-cost metropolitan area, the equity in your current home can buy a heightened lifestyle somewhere else. While in certain parts of the country home prices have leveled off or headed south, housing price disparities in different regions mean that some people have more equity than others by virtue of their locations. Extra equity is an added benefit to the American dream. You can manage this equity in one of several ways. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Social hosts liable for injuries caused by underage drinking. The South Carolina Supreme Court has held that an adult social host can be held liable for injuries caused by a minor who is served alcohol at a party. Click here for more.