Question from a reader:
I own a small building, and recently there was a water leak that caused inconvenience to the residents below. I quickly carried out restoration work, but it seems the residents received insurance money for their damaged belongings. Subsequently, the insurance company has billed me for that insurance payment. Am I legally obligated to pay this? I am
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Is there an advantage to hiring a lawyer when creating a divorce notarized document? At this point, we are not in conflict, but I think it would be reassuring to have a lawyer involved in case future issues arise, such as delays in child support payments or requests for reductions. I intend to include enforcement clauses, but
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I am enrolled in Orico’s roadside assistance service, but recently I encountered a car trouble where my tire got stuck in the sand, and I used the roadside service. However, I was charged 70,000 yen, and when I asked for a breakdown, the amount was reduced to 60,000 yen, then to 50,000 yen. I cannot accept being
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Is it okay to publish the face of an unknown woman who was peeking into my house, targeting the blind spots of my security camera? I want to know what her intentions were and what kind of person she is. I plan to use a screenshot from the security camera footage, but since I can’t edit it,
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I specified in-person delivery on Amazon, but it was left at my doorstep instead. As a result, liquid body soap leaked, scattering inside the cardboard box, and my mug was also broken. I incurred a total loss of about 30,000 yen. When I contacted customer service, I was told that an exchange was not possible and that
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My friend has been called by the police for shoplifting, and I bought stolen goods from that friend just once, seven months ago. I suspected it might be stolen, but I went ahead with the transaction, and now I deeply regret it. There may be DMs related to the transaction left. In this case, is there a
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I was rear-ended while driving home from work. The other party is 10% at fault, but they are not enrolled in voluntary insurance, and their compulsory insurance status is unknown. I have hired a lawyer and am currently on leave. My company has said they will apply workers’ compensation insurance, but I received a sudden request to
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The information explained verbally by the real estate agent and the content of the document provided are completely different. When I’m told, “Now, please stamp here. Trust us,” I honestly find myself wondering what to do. I’m anxious about whether I can trust them, and I’m unsure whether to proceed with the contract. What should I do?
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I want to send a magazine to someone in prison, but is it okay to bring it directly to the counter without putting it in an envelope?
Many people may want to send magazines to prisons. Especially if a friend or family member is incarcerated, it is natural to want
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I was cut in line at an ATM, and when I pointed it out, I ended up getting punched. This constitutes assault, right? What should I do?
Incidents at ATMs are common sights in daily life. However, in that moment, it’s not uncommon to get caught up in unexpected trouble. This time,
