I purchase a house fresh out of college. It is deeded to me; my boyfriend co signed on the loan. We broke up and I asked him to move out. For 2 + year, he contributed $200.00 to monthly expenses, while I paid the taxes, furniture etc. He now wants 50,000 from me. AM I wrong given the house is... Read more »
answered on Mar 23, 2023
I am not fully understanding his theory that he would be entitled to anything from you. Was he paying the mortgage or something other than the $200 for expenses? I can’t imagine $200/month comes close to half the costs to operate a home. More details may be helpful or you could contact an... Read more »
A few years ago my boyfriend’s parents were struggling financially and ended up modifying their mortgage loan (details unknown).
In this process, they asked my boyfriend to sign an acknowledgement of contribution stating that he lives there, is their son, and has been “contributing... Read more »
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Acknowledging a contribution for the purpose of a loan modification does not create personal liability on the existing note. The lender does sometimes ask for authorization to run a credit report of a contributor, and if he was living there the address should show as a residence. But since he is... Read more »
I paid the artist for my caricature, and (because I have a sense of humor) I later decided to use it in my online marketing materials. Do I need his permission? And since he signed the work, must I include his signature when using the work?
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Because you paid the artist, it is a "work for hire" and owned by you. If you are using the work for commercial purposes, it would be prudent to register the copyright in the work and in the application you will identify the artist as having created the work for you.
You have no... Read more »
I paid the artist for my caricature, and (because I have a sense of humor) I later decided to use it in my online marketing materials. Do I need his permission? And since he signed the work, must I include his signature when using the work?
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Based on your post, you own the work and do not owe any royalty.
Accounting firm is based and registered in PA, they did not register to do business in NY. My company is based and registered in NY and all business is conducted in NY.
answered on Mar 9, 2023
Greetings. It appears you would like to know if a contract between a NY company and an out of state company that is unregistered to do business in NY is enforceable. Generally speaking, a contract between two interstate parties is enforceable, notwithstanding registration. A state's... Read more »
In other words, does the Seller of the shares have to disclose the sale to the Company, inclusive of who the Buyer is?
answered on Mar 6, 2023
Greetings. It appears you would like to purchase shares of a non-public company. A purchaser who meets the SEC definition of a qualified purchaser may buy shares of a non-public company. Often brokers are required to facilitate the purchase. Due diligence is also required. During the due... Read more »
Drew up a contract with a client supposed to do a move on a particular day. Was not able to finish the move on that day due to circumstances. Client stayed behind the following day till the client that they could leave tried to work out other arrangements of the client didn't have to stay... Read more »
answered on Mar 3, 2023
In large part, the answer to your question depends on what the circumstances are that prevented your company from completing the move on the designated day.
Ordinarily, if a contractor promises to perform a service on a particular day and then fails to do so, the contractor is responsible... Read more »
I got the apartment(lease) by my self and lived there for a year by myself, I put down deposit, I paid a guarantor fee every month, decorated and bought all the furniture, I am doing all the daily maintenance of the Airbnb account and finding cleaner, photograper etc. My boyfriend moved in a year... Read more »
answered on Feb 28, 2023
From a practical perspective (which is what it sounds like you are asking), an appropriate way to split income from the unit would be to first deduct all expenses and then to split the net income according to proportions of rent paid.
So first you would deduct all of the fees and costs... Read more »
I have an American client who has stocks, bonds, and other liquid assets in Russia currently frozen. The US and EU sanctions don’t apply to me, to the client, or to these assets. Can US lawyers help me sell, transfer, or otherwise get them out?
answered on Feb 27, 2023
I’ve been asked a number of times about getting investment money out of Russia without violating US and EU sanctions and avoiding Russian monetary limitations enacted in response to the sanctions. Indeed, the topic appeared in a recent article in Bloomberg, but, handled correctly, this topic has... Read more »
I own 25% of a business, a shop, in a 3 people partnership. If i were to no longer go in and offer manual labor but still keep the 25% I understand contributing 25% of the business expenses. But they say I have to also pay them them a salary based on how much percentage of the company they own. Is... Read more »
answered on Feb 14, 2023
Hello. It does not sound like a situation for you to remain in. As for your question, it is not entirely clear what you are asking. You may want to speak with a lawyer because there will undoubtedly be issues requiring clarification. That said, business ownership does not have to go hand in hand... Read more »
I have a mortgage loan from a family member effective Jan 2020. A mortgage deed was recorded (NY) and refers to the respective promissory note. The lender (family member) and I want to amend to adjust the interest rate and term - the interest rate will be adjusted as of Jan 2020. Does the... Read more »
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Yes, a New York real estate attorney can prepare all the forms necessary to perfect and record the amended promissory note and mortgage. And it should be properly recorded, because New York is a “first to file” state when it comes to real property, so only properly recorded documents will put... Read more »
answered on Feb 11, 2023
More information is needed. Can you produce any inventory for the property that was lost? Do you have a way to value these items? You need to have an attorney take a look at the contract and also run an investigative profile on the moving company. Only after doing doing this homework can you... Read more »
My fiancé and I signed a contract in Suffolk County NY to get married at a venue. We subsequently cancelled due to our new date (previous date 2/28/21 during covid restrictions) being more expensive and we were unable to afford the increase. We signed both new date (5/20/22) contract and the... Read more »
answered on Feb 7, 2023
Without looking at the contract, an attorney cannot advise as to your particular situation. Yet if the contract seeks to waive a consumer protection law, that clause of the contract may be void as contrary to public policy. Have an attorney take a look at the contract to inform you of your rights.... Read more »
Assume a consulting agency is providing consultants to a client in order to complete a project. Due to the nature and duration of the project, the client wants to use the consultants/independent contractors to temporarily augment their staff. This may require, depending on the role the consultant... Read more »
answered on Feb 6, 2023
A corporate resolution authorizing signature on whatever needs to be signed.
I submitted electronic appeals (Monday- Sunday) on my Insurers website a Public Site. I also submitted appeals by USPS Certified Mail.
a) Electronic Appeals: I received acknowledgment with a URL, date, and time stamp for the electronic submission. When would electronic receipt make sense?... Read more »
answered on Jan 26, 2023
When it comes to correspondence outside of formal pleadings (whose timetables are governed by the NY CPLR), the terms and conditions on these settings could sometimes be set the entities involved. One option to ask the insurer if they accept receipt (for which you already have digital... Read more »
Only 2 officers held 90% of shares.
Refused documents, Lied about stock agreements, used position to force actions of clear coersion.
Hid wills. Refused stock buyouts, zero dividend for 20+ years.
Used corporate financial capacity and derived income to buy real estate to... Read more »
answered on Jan 25, 2023
Greetings. You appear to want to know if you can forward your dispute to the police, district attorney, or some other law enforcement agency. Any citizen may forward their conflicts to a law enforcement agency; however, such agencies often will not involve themselves in matters they deem personal... Read more »
I had a call with a customer to get him ten unusual trees for $10,000 which normally takes two month. The customer said he would give me extra $3,000 if I could get them for him one month earlier. I ordered five trees at $500 each with $1,000 express shipping. He then cancelled the order. I ordered... Read more »
answered on Jan 23, 2023
Ah…the case of the wrong trees. I saw your questions on Avvo. You will have to contact a lawyer to evaluate your rights. Depending on the application of the UCC and the terms of your written contract, if any, you may or may not have several options available to you.
Frank had an oral agreement with Sam to sell 200 orange trees ($60 each) and then sent a signed note stating "I confirm your order of 200 orange trees ($60 each). 5 days later, Sam tried to call Frank cancel the order, but only reached Ben, Frank's employee who was just fired. Ben... Read more »
answered on Jan 22, 2023
You should speak to a lawyer because ALL details and fine points matter for a correct analysis. Generally, if Frank and Sam are 'merchants' (business people), a set of certain rules will apply and dictate the analysis under the Uniform Commercial Code. This situation needs to be explored... Read more »
Contractor sending my money back. I agreed to not sue, if I get back by a date. They are late paying. Can I forward litigating, even after settlement dollars sent late?
answered on Jan 18, 2023
That depends on the provisions of your contract covering waivers of defaults, if any. If you are paid in full under the terms of the stip, even if late, there would be nothing to sue for unless there are some additional penalties outstanding. An attorney would have to review the terms of your... Read more »
I tried reach out but he does not pick up my calls. He has scammed other people including my brother which he still owes money to as well.
answered on Jan 8, 2023
A ponzi scheme is a crime. You must make a complaint to the DA.
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