About PlainLawGuide

PlainLawGuide answers everyday legal questions in plain English, with citations to actual laws. We cover 13 jurisdictions across 3 continents so you can understand your rights — and compare how different legal systems handle the same issues.

What We Cover

We have over 3,000 articles covering practical legal questions across these areas:

  • Housing — security deposits, eviction, repairs, rent increases
  • Employment — wrongful termination, overtime, discrimination, leave rights
  • Consumer Rights — refunds, warranties, misleading ads, online shopping
  • Travel — flight delays, hotel bookings, package holidays
  • Data & Privacy — GDPR, CCPA, data requests, employer monitoring
  • Vehicles — accidents, insurance, traffic violations, lemon laws
  • Family Law — divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence
  • Estate Planning — wills, trusts, probate, inheritance
  • Personal Injury — slip and fall, medical malpractice, product liability
  • Property — ownership, conveyancing, strata management

Jurisdictions

Our articles cover laws in:

  • Americas: US Federal, California, New York, Canada
  • Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, European Union
  • Asia-Pacific: Japan, Singapore, India, South Korea, Australia

Compare Across Jurisdictions

One of our unique features is the ability to compare how the same legal question is answered in different places. For example, you can see side-by-side how security deposit limits differ in Germany, California, and New York — with citations to the actual statutes in each jurisdiction.

Our Sources

Every article is built from publicly available government sources:

  • Statutes from official legislative websites (uscode.house.gov, legislation.gov.uk, gesetze-im-internet.de, and equivalents)
  • Court decisions from official court archives and legal databases
  • Government guidance from gov.uk, selfhelp.courts.ca.gov, and equivalent sources

Disclaimer

Not legal advice. This website provides general information for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. Laws change frequently, and every legal situation is unique. Always consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before taking any legal action based on information you read here.

PlainLawGuide does not establish an attorney-client relationship with any reader. We do not provide personalized legal advice, represent clients, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information presented.

Corrections

If you believe any information on this site is inaccurate or outdated, please let us know. We take accuracy seriously and will review and correct errors promptly.