Consumer Law Articles

• What are my rights to credit?
  Credit is a major factor in almost everyone’s life in American society today. If you want to buy a house or car, you’ll need good credit. If you … More
• What are
  Traditionally, homeowner’s insurance policies have contained an exclusion clause for damages caused by “acts of God”, a catch-all term that covers … More
• What is the Fair Credit Billing Act?
  At one point or another, everyone has had problems with billing on an account. Maybe you bought a new dining room table for which your credit card company billed … More
• What is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act?
  Getting and using credit seems to be an American pastime these days. You can use a credit card to pay for your meals at McDonald’s, and you can rarely make … More
• What rights do I have in planning a funeral?
  When a loved one passes away, you may find yourself confused by the many decisions to make in planning a funeral. In this situation, you should know your rights … More
• What are vehicle lease buyouts and returns? Can I terminate my vehicle lease early? Can I trade in a vehicle that I am currently leasing?
  In recent years, it has become quite common for people to lease vehicles, rather than to take the more conventional path of financing a vehicle purchase through an … More