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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What counts as wear and tear vs repairs when deducting from security deposit?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-counts-as-wear-and-tear-vs-repairs-when-deducting-from-security-deposit</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1339">TylerH</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[My landlord is trying to charge me for what he calls "normal wear and tear" on the carpet, but the stains are from a leak under the sink he refused to fix for months. I paid my security deposit in full, but now he's withholding most of it for this repair. I’m not sure where the line is legally between tenant damage and a landlord’s responsibility for maintenance issues.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My landlord is trying to charge me for what he calls "normal wear and tear" on the carpet, but the stains are from a leak under the sink he refused to fix for months. I paid my security deposit in full, but now he's withholding most of it for this repair. I’m not sure where the line is legally between tenant damage and a landlord’s responsibility for maintenance issues.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What are my rights if police want to search my car during a traffic stop?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-are-my-rights-if-police-want-to-search-my-car-during-a-traffic-stop</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:46:04 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1310">JacobEM</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to understand what my rights are if a police officer asks to search my car during a routine traffic stop. I was pulled over for a broken taillight last week, and the officer was polite but asked if he could “take a quick look inside,” and I felt too pressured to say no. I’m not sure if my consent in that situation was truly voluntary or if I could have legally declined.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to understand what my rights are if a police officer asks to search my car during a routine traffic stop. I was pulled over for a broken taillight last week, and the officer was polite but asked if he could “take a quick look inside,” and I felt too pressured to say no. I’m not sure if my consent in that situation was truly voluntary or if I could have legally declined.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What are my legal rights when a neighbor's fence crosses onto my property?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-are-my-legal-rights-when-a-neighbor-s-fence-crosses-onto-my-property</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1563">Nicholas37</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[My neighbor’s new fence is about six inches over onto my property, according to my recent survey. I brought it up politely, but he’s refusing to move it, saying it’s been that way for years and it’s now his land. I’m not sure what my legal rights are here or how to proceed without this turning into a huge, expensive fight.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My neighbor’s new fence is about six inches over onto my property, according to my recent survey. I brought it up politely, but he’s refusing to move it, saying it’s been that way for years and it’s now his land. I’m not sure what my legal rights are here or how to proceed without this turning into a huge, expensive fight.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What are my tenant rights when a landlord enters with only 12 hours notice?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-are-my-tenant-rights-when-a-landlord-enters-with-only-12-hours-notice</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1612">Evelyn.L</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to understand if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 12 hours notice, since my lease only mentions “reasonable notice” for non-emergencies. It feels invasive, but I don’t know what my rights are as a tenant regarding this kind of entry.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to understand if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 12 hours notice, since my lease only mentions “reasonable notice” for non-emergencies. It feels invasive, but I don’t know what my rights are as a tenant regarding this kind of entry.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What counts as reasonable notice for landlord entry in non-emergency visits?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-counts-as-reasonable-notice-for-landlord-entry-in-non-emergency-visits</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1014">Elizabeth41</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to understand if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 12 hours notice, since my lease only mentions “reasonable notice” for non-emergencies. This feels too short for me to be comfortable, but I don’t know what the legal standard for reasonable actually is in my state.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to understand if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 12 hours notice, since my lease only mentions “reasonable notice” for non-emergencies. This feels too short for me to be comfortable, but I don’t know what the legal standard for reasonable actually is in my state.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should I dispute a neighbor's fence that's over the property line after a survey?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-dispute-a-neighbor-s-fence-that-s-over-the-property-line-after-a-survey</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:52:36 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1663">Paisley.W</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[My neighbor's new fence is definitely over the property line by a good six inches, according to my own survey. I'm not sure if this is something I should just let go or if I need to formally dispute it, as I'm worried about setting a precedent for the property boundary.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My neighbor's new fence is definitely over the property line by a good six inches, according to my own survey. I'm not sure if this is something I should just let go or if I need to formally dispute it, as I'm worried about setting a precedent for the property boundary.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What rights do I have as a tenant when my landlord enters without notice?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-rights-do-i-have-as-a-tenant-when-my-landlord-enters-without-notice</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1014">Elizabeth41</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to understand what my rights are as a tenant after my landlord entered my apartment without any notice last week to show it to a potential buyer. I know there’s supposed to be some kind of reasonable notice requirement, but this felt like a real violation of my privacy and I’m not sure where the legal line is drawn.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to understand what my rights are as a tenant after my landlord entered my apartment without any notice last week to show it to a potential buyer. I know there’s supposed to be some kind of reasonable notice requirement, but this felt like a real violation of my privacy and I’m not sure where the legal line is drawn.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What rights do landlords have to enter during a tenant's vacation with a pet inside?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-rights-do-landlords-have-to-enter-during-a-tenant-s-vacation-with-a-pet-inside</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1472">Michael.R</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if my landlord can legally enter my apartment while I’m on vacation just because a pipe burst in the unit below mine. They left a voicemail saying it was an emergency inspection for water damage mitigation, but I have a pet inside and I’m worried about the notice and my stuff.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if my landlord can legally enter my apartment while I’m on vacation just because a pipe burst in the unit below mine. They left a voicemail saying it was an emergency inspection for water damage mitigation, but I have a pet inside and I’m worried about the notice and my stuff.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What are my rights if my landlord enters with only 24 hours notice?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-are-my-rights-if-my-landlord-enters-with-only-24-hours-notice</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=851">Matthew15</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to understand if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 24 hours notice, since my lease only mentions entry for repairs or emergencies. It feels invasive, and I’m not sure where my right to quiet enjoyment ends and their right to access begins.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to understand if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 24 hours notice, since my lease only mentions entry for repairs or emergencies. It feels invasive, and I’m not sure where my right to quiet enjoyment ends and their right to access begins.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What can I do if my landlord enters with little notice?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-can-i-do-if-my-landlord-enters-with-little-notice</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=640">Alexander_J</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if my landlord can legally enter my apartment with just a few hours' notice for what he calls a "routine inspection." The lease is vague, and state law seems to require reasonable notice, but I’m not sure what that means practically or if I can refuse entry for something that doesn’t feel urgent.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if my landlord can legally enter my apartment with just a few hours' notice for what he calls a "routine inspection." The lease is vague, and state law seems to require reasonable notice, but I’m not sure what that means practically or if I can refuse entry for something that doesn’t feel urgent.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What should i do about a fence over my property line?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-do-about-a-fence-over-my-property-line</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1868">SophiaNT</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[My neighbor's new fence is about six inches over the property line according to my survey. I brought it up politely, but he's refusing to move it, saying it's been that way for years. I'm not sure what my next step should be, or if this is something I need to involve a lawyer in over a boundary dispute.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My neighbor's new fence is about six inches over the property line according to my survey. I brought it up politely, but he's refusing to move it, saying it's been that way for years. I'm not sure what my next step should be, or if this is something I need to involve a lawyer in over a boundary dispute.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What rights do I have for a landlord's 24-hour inspection?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-rights-do-i-have-for-a-landlord-s-24-hour-inspection</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1832">GregoryNR</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 24 hours notice. My lease mentions reasonable notice for repairs, but this feels different, like they just want to look around. I’m not sure what my rights are here regarding privacy and the required legal justification for entry.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 24 hours notice. My lease mentions reasonable notice for repairs, but this feels different, like they just want to look around. I’m not sure what my rights are here regarding privacy and the required legal justification for entry.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What rights do I have after a landlord enters without proper notice?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-rights-do-i-have-after-a-landlord-enters-without-proper-notice</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=853">Emma.P</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if I have any legal recourse after my landlord entered my apartment for a “routine inspection” without giving the required 24-hour notice. The lease agreement states they must provide advance notice except in emergencies, and this was just to check the HVAC. It left me feeling really unsettled about my privacy.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if I have any legal recourse after my landlord entered my apartment for a “routine inspection” without giving the required 24-hour notice. The lease agreement states they must provide advance notice except in emergencies, and this was just to check the HVAC. It left me feeling really unsettled about my privacy.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What can I do when a neighbor's fence crosses the property line?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-can-i-do-when-a-neighbor-s-fence-crosses-the-property-line</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2007">AmeliaJL</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[My neighbor's new fence is about six inches over the property line according to my recent survey. I politely showed him the paperwork, but he's refusing to move it, saying it's been that way for years and it's now his land. I’m not sure how to proceed without this turning into a huge legal fight.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My neighbor's new fence is about six inches over the property line according to my recent survey. I politely showed him the paperwork, but he's refusing to move it, saying it's been that way for years and it's now his land. I’m not sure how to proceed without this turning into a huge legal fight.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should 24-hour notice be enough for a landlord to conduct a general inspection?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-24-hour-notice-be-enough-for-a-landlord-to-conduct-a-general-inspection</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1302">Camila.H</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 24 hours notice. My lease is vague and just says they need to provide “reasonable notice,” but this feels too short, especially since I work from home and it’s disruptive. I’m not sure what my rights are here regarding tenant privacy and advance notice.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 24 hours notice. My lease is vague and just says they need to provide “reasonable notice,” but this feels too short, especially since I work from home and it’s disruptive. I’m not sure what my rights are here regarding tenant privacy and advance notice.]]></content:encoded>
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