Got overcharged by a shady plumber, paid the ridiculous cost. Do we have any recourse? [more inside]
posted by shino-boy on Jun 16, 2009 - 13 answers

Two nights running with no power or hot water. What's a tenant to do? [more inside]
posted by ricochet biscuit on Feb 26, 2009 - 12 answers

Is this site a scam? [more inside]
posted by pjern on Jan 15, 2009 - 1 answer

What kinds of high-technology things exist now but will only come to light 50 or 100 years from now? Speculative, but asking for concrete answers. [more inside]
posted by exlotuseater on Nov 30, 2007 - 41 answers

My parents believe the superintendent is stealing supplies from an apartment they own and are renovating. How do they set up a motion activated camera when there is no internet, no VCR or DVR and leaving a laptop there is unsafe? [more inside]
posted by spec80 on Oct 6, 2007 - 6 answers

Former accountant holding some papers hostage. How do I best handle this? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Mar 30, 2006 - 18 answers